憟 (sù) - Sù — to be terrified & frightened

憟Tone 4

sù ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

憟 · sù

Sù — to be terrified;

frightened;

scared;

also describes a state of fear or trepidation.

Sù — to be terrifiedfrightenedscared

Usage highlights

TerrifiedFrightened lookFearful stateTo be scaredTrembling with fear

Synonyms

  • 惧— fear; dread
  • 恐— fear; terror
  • 畏— fear; dread
  • 惊— fright; surprise

Antonyms

  • 勇— brave; courageous
  • 安— calm; peaceful
  • 静— tranquil; quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was terrified by the ghost story (被鬼故事吓憟了).
  • The child looked frightened in the dark (孩子在黑暗中显得很憟).
  • She felt a sudden fear (她突然感到一阵憟惧).

Collocations

  • Terrified(憟惧)
  • Frightened look(憟色)
  • Fearful state(憟状)
  • To be scared(感到憟)
  • Trembling with fear(憟栗)

Idioms

  • Trembling with fear(战战兢兢，憟栗不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical or literary contexts.
  • It conveys a strong sense of fear or terror, often describing physical reactions to frightening situations.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy, such emotional states were considered to affect one's qi (vital energy).

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