战战栗栗 — “Trembling with fear and apprehension”
战战栗栗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Trembling with fear and apprehension”. Extremely cautious and nervous due to trepidation. Literally, “Trembling and quivering with fear”.
战战栗栗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 战战栗栗
Zhong Yao had two sons, Zhong Yu and Zhong Hui, who became famous at a young age. When Emperor Wen of Wei heard about them, he summoned them for an audience.
Emperor Wen noticed sweat on Zhong Yu's face and asked why. Zhong Yu replied, 'I am trembling with fear and apprehension, and sweat pours out like a gush.'
The Emperor then asked Zhong Hui why he wasn't sweating. Zhong Hui responded, 'I am trembling with fear, so much so that I dare not even sweat.'
Emperor Wen was deeply pleased by their quick wit.
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Open the tool →Questions about 战战栗栗
What does 战战栗栗 mean?
战战栗栗 (zhàn zhàn lì lì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Trembling with fear and apprehension”.
How do you pronounce 战战栗栗?
战战栗栗 is pronounced zhàn zhàn lì lì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 战战栗栗 literally mean?
Literally, 战战栗栗 means “Trembling and quivering with fear”. It is used to mean “Trembling with fear and apprehension”.
Where does 战战栗栗 come from?
战战栗栗 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 战战栗栗?
战战：戒惧的样子；栗栗：哆嗦，发抖。因戒惧而小心谨慎的样子。