心惊胆颤

心惊胆颤
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lit. heart alarmed, trembling in fear (idiom); prostrate with fear

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. adjective

    lit. heart alarmed, trembling in fear (idiom); prostrate with fear(inherited)

    • He was so frightened that his heart raced and his courage failed him.

  2. adjective

    scared witless(inherited)

    • He was so frightened that his heart trembled and his courage failed.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

The character depicts a heart shape with three strokes like heartbeats, symbolizing the soul and emotions.

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