哆 (duō) - To tremble, shiver, quiver & used to describe shaking or trembling movements.

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duō ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 口

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哆 · duō

To tremble, shiver, quiver;

used to describe shaking or trembling movements.

To tremble, shiver, quiverused to describe shaking or trembling movements.

Usage highlights

To shiverTo tremble all overShivering with coldTrembling voiceShaking handsBody trembling

Synonyms

  • 抖— to shake, tremble
  • 颤— to tremble, vibrate
  • 栗— to tremble, shiver

Antonyms

  • 稳— steady, stable
  • 定— calm, settled

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was shivering with cold (冷得哆嗦).
  • The child was trembling with fear (吓得直哆嗦).
  • Her voice was quivering (声音有些哆嗦).
  • The old man's hands shook (老人的手直哆嗦).

Collocations

  • To shiver(哆嗦)
  • To tremble all over(哆哆嗦嗦)
  • Shivering with cold(冷哆嗦)
  • Trembling voice(哆声)
  • Shaking hands(手哆嗦)
  • Body trembling(浑身哆嗦)

Idioms

  • Trembling with fear(战战哆嗦)
  • Shaking and quivering(哆哆嗦嗦)
  • Trembling voice and fearful expression(哆声抖气)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe physical reactions to cold, fear, or strong emotions in Chinese literature.
  • The character appears in classical Chinese texts describing trembling or shaking movements.
  • Commonly used in modern Chinese to depict involuntary physical reactions.

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