懼 (jù) - Fear, dread, to be afraid — refers to & to be frightened of something.

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jù ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

懼 · jù

Fear, dread, to be afraid — refers to a state of apprehension, anxiety, or terror;

to be frightened of something.

Fear, dread, to be afraid — refers toto be frightened of something.

Usage highlights

FearlessTo be terrifiedFear of heightsDread and fearTo be afraidHorror and fear

Synonyms

  • 怕— to fear, to be afraid (more common/colloquial)
  • 畏— to fear, to dread (more formal/literary)
  • 恐— fear, terror, dread

Antonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 敢— daring, bold
  • 无惧— fearless

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He fears nothing (无所畏惧).
  • I am afraid of heights (惧高症).
  • She has a fear of the dark (惧黑).
  • They dread the upcoming exam (惧考).

Collocations

  • Fearless(无畏无惧)
  • To be terrified(恐惧)
  • Fear of heights(惧高症)
  • Dread and fear(畏惧)
  • To be afraid(惧怕)
  • Horror and fear(惊惧)

Idioms

  • Fear neither hardship nor death(不惧艰险)
  • Face danger fearlessly(临危不惧)
  • Fear of this and that(畏首畏尾)
  • To be scared out of one's wits(惶恐不安)
  • To be so scared that one's face changes color(惧然变色)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian thought, the 'three fears' (三惧) were sometimes discussed as proper cautions for a gentleman.
  • The character appears in Buddhist texts describing states of mind to be overcome through enlightenment.
  • In traditional medicine, excessive fear was thought to damage the kidneys according to Five Elements theory.

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