How to Say
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shè
Radical: 忄 13 strokes
Meaning: to fear; to be cowed
💡 Heart (忄) trembles at a whisper (聶) - that's fear.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

慑 (shè) meaning in English —

慑 (shè) combines the heart radical 忄 (心) with 聶 (meaning 'to whisper'), suggesting fear that makes the heart tremble. It conveys the sense of being cowed or intimidated, often in contexts of threat or awe. Culturally, it reflects the Chinese emphasis on harmony and hierarchical respect, where fear of authority or shame can lead to self-restraint.

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