戃 (tǎng) - To be alarmed & frightened

戃Tone 3

tǎng ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

戃 · tǎng

To be alarmed;

frightened;

terrified;

also refers to a state of confusion or bewilderment.

To be alarmedfrightenedterrified

Usage highlights

Terrified and confusedAlarmed and frightenedIn a state of bewildermentStartled and scaredConfused and disorientedFearful and panicked

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 静— quiet, tranquil
  • 定— settled, determined

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was terrified by the sudden noise (被突如其来的声音所戃).
  • The shocking news left her in a state of confusion (令人震惊的消息让她感到戃然).
  • They were frightened by the strange phenomenon (他们被奇怪的现象所戃).

Collocations

  • Terrified and confused(戃惑)
  • Alarmed and frightened(戃惧)
  • In a state of bewilderment(戃然)
  • Startled and scared(惊戃)
  • Confused and disoriented(迷戃)
  • Fearful and panicked(恐戃)

Idioms

  • Terrified and bewildered(戃惑不解)
  • Alarmed and frightened(惊戃不已)
  • Confused and disoriented(迷戃失措)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical texts.
  • It conveys a strong sense of emotional disturbance, particularly fear and confusion.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with the phonetic component 黨, suggesting emotional turmoil.

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