戄
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Meaning: to fear
💡 Think of 'Jules' jumping in fear—戄 sounds like 'jules' and means terror.
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Character Story & Explanation
戄 (jué) is a rare character meaning 'to fear' or 'to be terrified'. It appears in classical Chinese texts, often describing sudden fright. Unlike 怕 (pà) for everyday fear, 戄 conveys a deeper, more visceral dread, akin to the Greek concept of 'deimos' (terror). Its usage is largely literary and formal.
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