觫 (sù) - To tremble, shiver, shudder — describes a state

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觫 · sù

To tremble, shiver, shudder — describes a state of fear or cold-induced shaking.

To tremble, shiver, shudder — describes a state

Usage highlights

Trembling with fearShiveringTrembling appearanceShaking handsFearful tremblingShudder

Synonyms

  • 抖— to shake, tremble
  • 颤— to tremble, vibrate
  • 栗— to tremble, shiver

Antonyms

  • 稳— steady, stable
  • 定— calm, settled

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sight made him tremble with fear (觫然).
  • The rabbit shivered in the cold (兔子在寒冷中觫觫发抖).
  • He was so frightened his hands shook (他吓得双手觫动).

Collocations

  • Trembling with fear(觫然)
  • Shivering(觫觫)
  • Trembling appearance(觫貌)
  • Shaking hands(手觫)
  • Fearful trembling(惧觫)
  • Shudder(觫动)

Idioms

  • Ox afraid of being slaughtered(觳觫之牛)
  • Trembling with fear(战战觫觫)
  • Shivering from head to toe(浑身觫栗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often appears in classical Chinese literature describing fear or cold.
  • Frequently used in the compound 觳觫 (húsù) to describe an ox trembling before slaughter.
  • Represents a physical manifestation of extreme emotional states in traditional descriptions.

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