frightened; terrified
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
frightened; terrified; panic-stricken
literaryA formal, literary term describing a state of intense fear or panic. It's more intense than general nervousness and often implies a loss of composure.
Tīng听
dào到
dí敌
jūn军
bī逼
jìn近
de的
xiāo消
xī息
，
tā他
shén神
sè色
huáng惶
jù遽
。
Hearing the news of the enemy's approach, his expression became one of terror.
Tū突
rú如
qí其
lái来
de的
biàn变
gù故
lìng令
zhòng众
rén人
huáng惶
jù遽
bù不
yǐ已
。
The sudden turn of events left everyone in a state of panic.
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Tā她
liǎn脸
shàng上
xiǎn显
chū出
huáng惶
jù遽
de的
shén神
sè色
，
lián连
lián连
hòu后
tuì退
。
A look of terror appeared on her face as she retreated step by step.