窢 (xū) - Startled & to be frightened or alarmed

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xū ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

窢 · xū

Startled;

to be frightened or alarmed;

describes a sudden state of surprise or fear.

Startledto be frightened or alarmeddescribes a sudden state of surprise or fear.

Usage highlights

Startled and afraidTo be startledStartled expressionStartled by somethingSuddenly startled

Synonyms

  • 惊— to startle; to frighten
  • 骇— to be astonished; to be shocked

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was startled by the sudden noise (被突如其来的声音所窢).
  • The news startled everyone present (这消息让在场的人无不惊窢).
  • A startled expression appeared on her face (她脸上露出惊窢的表情).

Collocations

  • Startled and afraid(惊窢)
  • To be startled(受窢)
  • Startled expression(窢容)
  • Startled by something(为...所窢)
  • Suddenly startled(骤窢)

Idioms

  • Startled and fearful(惊窢不安)
  • Startled and panicked(惊窢失措)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered a literary or classical term, rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.
  • It appears more frequently in classical texts and formal writing to describe states of alarm or surprise.
  • Due to its rarity, it carries an archaic and scholarly connotation when encountered.

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