戄 (jué) - To be startled & to be frightened

戄Tone 2

jué ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

戄 · jué

To be startled;

to be frightened;

to be terrified;

to be in awe.

To be startledto be frightenedto be terrified

Usage highlights

To be startled and afraidTo be terrified and fearfulA startled expressionTo be in awe and respectA startled gazeTo be frightened and alarmed

Synonyms

  • 惊— to be startled; to be surprised
  • 惧— to fear; to be afraid
  • 骇— to be astonished; to be shocked

Antonyms

  • 安— calm; peaceful
  • 静— quiet; tranquil

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was startled by the sudden noise (被突如其来的声音所戄).
  • She looked at the magnificent scene with awe (她以戄然的目光看着壮丽的景象).
  • The unexpected news left everyone in shock (这意外的消息让众人皆戄).

Collocations

  • To be startled and afraid(惊戄)
  • To be terrified and fearful(惧戄)
  • A startled expression(戄然之色)
  • To be in awe and respect(敬戄)
  • A startled gaze(戄视)
  • To be frightened and alarmed(骇戄)

Idioms

  • Startled and terrified(惊戄失色)
  • In awe and admiration(敬戄交加)
  • Terrified and panicked(惶戄不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and is primarily found in classical Chinese texts.
  • It belongs to the 'heart' radical category (忄), indicating its semantic connection to emotions and mental states.
  • The character's complexity and rarity make it unsuitable for common naming purposes in contemporary contexts.

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