战战惶惶 — “Trembling with fear and apprehension”
战战惶惶 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Trembling with fear and apprehension”. Extremely nervous and cautious. Literally, “Trembling and fearful”.
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Origin and Story of 战战惶惶
Zhong Yao's two sons, Zhong Yu and Zhong Hui, were renowned for their talent from a young age. When Emperor Wen of Wei heard about them, he summoned them for an audience.
The Emperor noticed sweat on Zhong Yu's face and asked why. Zhong Yu replied, "I am 战战惶惶 (trembling with fear and apprehension), and my sweat pours like a gush."
The Emperor then asked Zhong Hui why he wasn't sweating. Zhong Hui responded, "I am trembling and fearful, and dare not sweat." The Emperor was greatly pleased by both their quick-witted replies.
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- zhàn战zhàn战yè业yè业trembling with fear and apprehension
- zhàn战zhàn战lì慄lì慄trembling with fear
- zhàn战zhàn战lì栗lì栗Trembling with fear and apprehension
- zhàn战wú无bù不kè克win every battle
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- zhàn战wú无bù不shèng胜，，gōng攻wú无bù不kè克invincible in every battle
- zhàn战wú无bù不shèng胜，，gōng攻wú无bù不qǔ取invincible in every battle
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Open the tool →Questions about 战战惶惶
What does 战战惶惶 mean?
战战惶惶 (zhàn zhàn huáng huáng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Trembling with fear and apprehension”.
How do you pronounce 战战惶惶?
战战惶惶 is pronounced zhàn zhàn huáng huáng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 战战惶惶 literally mean?
Literally, 战战惶惶 means “Trembling and fearful”. It is used to mean “Trembling with fear and apprehension”.
Where does 战战惶惶 come from?
战战惶惶 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 战战惶惶?
戒慎畏惧貌。