恗 (hū) - To be timid, cowardly, or fearful & to be arrogant or haughty.

恗Tone 1

hū ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

枫惠

恗 · hū

To be timid, cowardly, or fearful;

to be arrogant or haughty.

To be timid, cowardly, or fearfulto be arrogant or haughty.

Usage highlights

Timid and fearfulCowardly and weakAppearing timidArrogant and haughtyFearful expression

Synonyms

  • 怯— timid, cowardly
  • 惧— fear, dread
  • 傲— arrogant, haughty

Antonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 谦— humble, modest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt a sudden fear (恗惧).
  • Her expression showed timidity (恗怯).
  • The character describes a state of cowardice (恗弱).

Collocations

  • Timid and fearful(恗惧)
  • Cowardly and weak(恗弱)
  • Appearing timid(恗怯)
  • Arrogant and haughty(恗傲)
  • Fearful expression(恗色)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Its dual meanings of 'timidity' and 'arrogance' reflect contrasting emotional states.

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