If you are crippled go to counter stance. The enemy will either not attack or if they do you can counter the damage. No matter what this will give you JUST ENOUGH time to escape the cripple and use billow to retreat
Zhin is annoyingly good at surviving fights using Counter and Billow. But keep in mind that while using his abilities he isn't a threat but a DISTRACTION. Just live him be and focus on an other enemy while you waith for his ability to expire