恟
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Meaning: scared, nervous
💡 Think 'xiōng' sounds like 'shriek'—a scared shriek!
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Character Story & Explanation
恟 (xiōng) is a rare character meaning 'scared' or 'nervous,' often describing a state of panic or anxiety. It appears in classical texts and is not common in modern Chinese. Culturally, it reflects a visceral fear similar to the Western concept of 'panic' or 'dread,' but with a nuance of sudden, overwhelming unease. The character combines the 'heart' radical (忄) with '凶' (xiōng, ominous), linking fear to a sense of impending danger.
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