惵 (dié) - Fearful, terrified & anxious, worried

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dié ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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惵 · dié

Fearful, terrified;

anxious, worried;

trembling with fear.

Fearful, terrifiedanxious, worriedtrembling with fear.

Usage highlights

Fearful and tremblingAnxious and uneasyTerrified and fearfulTrembling with fearFearful appearanceWorried and frightened

Synonyms

  • 惧— fear, dread
  • 恐— fear, terror
  • 畏— fear, dread
  • 惊— frightened, startled

Antonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 静— calm, tranquil

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was terrified of the consequences (惵惧后果).
  • She felt anxious about the upcoming exam (惵惵不安).
  • They trembled with fear at the sound (闻声惵栗).

Collocations

  • Fearful and trembling(惵栗)
  • Anxious and uneasy(惵惵不安)
  • Terrified and fearful(惵惧)
  • Trembling with fear(惵憟)
  • Fearful appearance(惵容)
  • Worried and frightened(惵恐)

Idioms

  • Trembling with fear and trepidation(惵惵危惧)
  • Fearful and uneasy(惵惵不安)
  • Trembling with terror(惵栗不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing states of fear and anxiety.
  • It is considered a literary character rather than one used in everyday modern speech.
  • Often used in historical or formal contexts to describe psychological states of fear.

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