虩 (xì) - Terrified & trembling with fear

虩Tone 4

xì ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

虩 · xì

Terrified;

trembling with fear;

frightened appearance.

Terrifiedtrembling with fearfrightened appearance.

Usage highlights

Trembling with fearFearful expressionFrightened appearanceStartled and terrifiedTerrified state

Synonyms

  • 惧— fear, dread
  • 恐— terror, fright
  • 惊— startled, alarmed

Antonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 安— calm, peaceful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was terrified by the sudden noise (虩虩).
  • The frightened expression on her face (虩惧).
  • Ancient texts describe people trembling with fear (虩然).

Collocations

  • Trembling with fear(虩虩)
  • Fearful expression(虩惧)
  • Frightened appearance(虩然)
  • Startled and terrified(惊虩)
  • Terrified state(虩态)

Idioms

  • Trembling with fear and apprehension(虩虩恐惧)
  • Startled and terrified(惊虩不已)
  • Fearful and cautious(虩惧谨慎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing states of extreme fear or terror.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in literary or historical contexts.
  • The character's structure with the 'tiger' radical (虍) suggests a fear as intense as encountering a tiger.

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