伈 (xǐn) - Fearful, timid, apprehensive & used primarily in the classical idiom 伈伈睍睍.

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xǐn ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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伈 · xǐn

Fearful, timid, apprehensive;

used primarily in the classical idiom 伈伈睍睍.

Fearful, timid, apprehensiveused primarily in the classical idiom 伈伈睍睍.

Usage highlights

伈伈伈伈睍睍fearful looktimid expression

Synonyms

  • 惧— fear, dread
  • 畏— fear, reverence
  • 怯— timid, cowardly

Antonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 悍— bold, fierce

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked fearful and timid (伈伈睍睍的样子).
  • The expression describes a state of apprehension (伈伈).
  • In classical texts, it depicts a fearful demeanor.

Collocations

  • xǐn xǐn(伈伈)
  • xǐn xǐn xiàn xiàn(伈伈睍睍)
  • fearful look(伈伈的样子)
  • timid expression

Idioms

  • Fearful and fawning(伈伈睍睍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature, notably in Han Yu's prose.
  • The character conveys a nuanced psychological state of fear and obsequiousness.

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