譳 (nòu) - Timid, weak, indecisive — describes a person who & hesitant and easily intimidated.

譳Tone 4

nòu ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

譳 · nòu

Timid, weak, indecisive — describes a person who lacks courage or determination;

hesitant and easily intimidated.

Timid, weak, indecisive — describes a person whohesitant and easily intimidated.

Usage highlights

Timid characterWeakIndecisive attitudeHesitant behaviorLacking courageFeeble response

Synonyms

  • 懦— cowardly, weak
  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 怯— timid, cowardly

Antonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 强— strong, powerful
  • 刚— firm, resolute

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was too timid to speak up (性格譳弱).
  • She showed a hesitant attitude (态度譳弱).
  • The team's indecisive performance cost them the game (表现譳弱).

Collocations

  • Timid character(性格譳弱)
  • Weak-willed(意志譳弱)
  • Indecisive attitude(态度譳弱)
  • Hesitant behavior(行为譳弱)
  • Lacking courage(勇气譳弱)
  • Feeble response(反应譳弱)

Idioms

  • Weak and indecisive(软弱譳弱)
  • Timid and fearful(胆怯譳弱)
  • Hesitant and uncertain(犹豫譳弱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese and is considered archaic.
  • It carries a negative connotation, describing undesirable personality traits.
  • Primarily found in classical texts or specialized dictionaries rather than everyday usage.

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