覤 (xì) - Frightened appearance & to stare in fear or alarm

覤Tone 4

xì ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

覤 · xì

Frightened appearance;

to stare in fear or alarm;

a look of terror.

Frightened appearanceto stare in fear or alarma look of terror.

Usage highlights

Stare in frightFrightened lookLook at in fearTerrified expressionGaze in alarmFearful stare

Synonyms

  • 惊— frightened, surprised
  • 恐— afraid, fearful
  • 惧— fear, dread

Antonyms

  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 静— quiet, still
  • 宁— tranquil, serene

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stared in fright at the ghost (覤鬼).
  • The child looked terrified (覤覤).
  • She gave a frightened glance (覤视).

Collocations

  • Stare in fright(覤覤)
  • Frightened look(覤貌)
  • Look at in fear(覤视)
  • Terrified expression(覤色)
  • Gaze in alarm(覤望)
  • Fearful stare(覤瞪)

Idioms

  • Staring in terror(覤覤然)
  • Looking frightened and alarmed(惊覤失色)
  • Gazing with fearful eyes(覤目而视)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It depicts the visual aspect of fear or alarm through the radical combination.
  • The character represents a specific type of fearful gaze rather than general fear.

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