悑 (bù) - Fear — to be afraid & dread

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bù ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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悑 · bù

Fear — to be afraid;

dread;

terror;

apprehension.

Fear — to be afraiddreadterror

Usage highlights

Fear and dreadTerror and apprehensionTo be afraidFearful stateHeart filled with fearOvercome fear

Synonyms

  • 怖— fear, terror
  • 惧— fear, dread
  • 怕— fear, be afraid of
  • 恐— fear, dread, terror

Antonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 定— stable, settled

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt great fear (悑惧) before the exam.
  • The child was terrified (悑怕) of the dark.
  • She tried to overcome her phobia (悑怖).

Collocations

  • Fear and dread(悑惧)
  • Terror and apprehension(悑怖)
  • To be afraid(悑怕)
  • Fearful state(悑态)
  • Heart filled with fear(心悑)
  • Overcome fear(克悑)

Idioms

  • Trembling with fear(战战悑悑)
  • Fearful and apprehensive(悑悑不安)
  • Extreme terror(惊恐悑惧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is an archaic variant of 怖, meaning fear or terror.
  • In classical Chinese texts, it appears in contexts describing psychological states of apprehension.
  • Modern usage is rare, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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