傽 (zhāng) - Appearance of being frightened or terrified & used in classical Chinese to describe a state

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傽 · zhāng

Appearance of being frightened or terrified;

used in classical Chinese to describe a state of fear or panic.

Appearance of being frightened or terrifiedused in classical Chinese to describe a state

Usage highlights

Frightened appearanceTerrified and panickedFrightened expressionFearful countenancePanic

Synonyms

  • 惊— frightened, surprised
  • 惶— panicked, fearful
  • 恐— afraid, terrified

Antonyms

  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 静— quiet, tranquil
  • 定— stable, settled

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked terrified (傽傽) when he saw the ghost.
  • The frightened expression (傽惶) on her face was evident.
  • In ancient texts, characters might appear frightened (傽然).

Collocations

  • Frightened appearance(傽傽)
  • Terrified and panicked(傽惶)
  • Frightened expression(傽然)
  • Fearful countenance(傽貌)
  • Panic-stricken look(傽色)

Idioms

  • Terrified and panicked(傽惶失措)
  • Looking frightened and lost(傽傽如失)
  • Fearful and alarmed(傽惊不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese literature and poetry.
  • Used to describe characters' emotional states in historical texts.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.

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