悸 (jì) - Palpitate & throb with fear or anxiety

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悸 · jì

Palpitate;

throb with fear or anxiety;

to be terrified or frightened;

a state of nervous trembling or agitation.

Palpitatethrob with fear or anxietyto be terrified or frightened

Usage highlights

Heart palpitationsTrembling with fearPalpitation syndromePalpitate with terrorVagus nerve palpitationPalpitate with emotion

Synonyms

  • 惊— frightened, startled
  • 恐— afraid, fearful
  • 惧— fear, dread

Antonyms

  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 静— quiet, still
  • 宁— tranquil, serene

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His heart was still palpitating after the scare (心有余悸).
  • She felt a sudden palpitation upon hearing the news (一阵心悸).
  • The memory of the accident still makes him tremble with fear (惊悸不安).
  • He experienced palpitations due to excessive anxiety (因过度焦虑而心悸).

Collocations

  • Heart palpitations(心悸)
  • Trembling with fear(惊悸)
  • Palpitation syndrome(悸动症)
  • Palpitate with terror(悸怖)
  • Vagus nerve palpitation(怔悸)
  • Palpitate with emotion(情悸)

Idioms

  • Heart still trembling with fear(心有余悸)
  • Trembling with fear and unease(惊悸不安)
  • Heart palpitating and spirit disturbed(心悸神摇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, palpitation (心悸) refers to abnormal heartbeats often associated with anxiety, fear, or heart deficiency.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing physical reactions to fear and emotional disturbance.
  • In literary contexts, it conveys deep emotional agitation beyond mere physical symptoms.

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