心惊胆慑 — “To be utterly terrified or overwhelmed with fright”
心惊胆慑 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be utterly terrified or overwhelmed with fright”. To be seized with extreme fear that may cause one to tremble or feel weak. Literally, “Heart startled, gall terrified”.
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心惊胆慑 Pronunciation and Pinyin
心惊胆慑 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 心惊胆慑
暴风雨夜，独自在家的孩子听到窗外阵阵雷鸣，吓得心惊胆慑，紧紧抱住了毛绒玩具
During a stormy night, the child home alone heard continuous thunder outside the window and was utterly terrified, clutching their stuffed animal tightly.
Idioms Related to 心惊胆慑
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Open the tool →Questions about 心惊胆慑
What does 心惊胆慑 mean?
心惊胆慑 (xīn jīng dǎn shè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be utterly terrified or overwhelmed with fright”.
How do you pronounce 心惊胆慑?
心惊胆慑 is pronounced xīn jīng dǎn shè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 心惊胆慑 literally mean?
Literally, 心惊胆慑 means “Heart startled, gall terrified”. It is used to mean “to be utterly terrified or overwhelmed with fright”.
What is the Chinese definition of 心惊胆慑?
慑：恐惧。指人内心惊惧害怕