懡 (mǒ) - Timid, fearful, cowardly & describes a state of being easily frightened or

懡Tone 3

mǒ ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

懡 · mǒ

Timid, fearful, cowardly;

describes a state of being easily frightened or lacking courage.

Timid, fearful, cowardlydescribes a state of being easily frightened or

Usage highlights

Timid and weakFearful appearanceCowardly behaviorTimid personalityFearful and shrinkingLacking courage

Synonyms

  • 怯— timid, cowardly
  • 懦— weak, cowardly
  • 胆小— timid, faint-hearted

Antonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 敢— daring, bold
  • 大胆— bold, audacious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was too timid to speak up (他太懡了不敢说话).
  • She has a fearful personality (她性格懡弱).
  • Don't be cowardly in the face of challenges (面对挑战不要懡弱).

Collocations

  • Timid and weak(懡弱)
  • Fearful appearance(懡态)
  • Cowardly behavior(懡行)
  • Timid personality(懡性)
  • Fearful and shrinking(懡缩)
  • Lacking courage(无懡)

Idioms

  • Timid and overcautious(懡懡弱弱)
  • Fearful and shrinking back(懡缩不前)
  • Cowardly and incompetent(懡弱无能)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical or literary contexts.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, courage and boldness were highly valued virtues, making terms like 懡 carry negative connotations.
  • The character reflects Confucian emphasis on moral courage and standing firm in one's principles.

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