wary fear; caution
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be vigilant and fearful; to be cautious and apprehensive
formalDescribes a state of mind where one is on guard and feels fearful of potential danger or negative consequences. More common in formal, literary, or descriptive contexts.
Zài在
mò陌
shēng生
de的
huán环
jìng境
zhōng中
，
tā他
nán难
miǎn免
yǒu有
xiē些
jiè戒
jù惧
xīn心
lǐ理
。
In an unfamiliar environment, it's inevitable for him to feel some caution and apprehension.
Mù目
dǔ睹
shì事
gù故
hòu后
，
tā他
duì对
kāi开
chē车
chǎn产
shēng生
le了
jiè戒
jù惧
。
After witnessing the accident, he developed a fearful caution towards driving.
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Zhè这
wèi位
guān官
yuán员
xíng行
shì事
yī一
xiàng向
jiè戒
jù惧
，
bì避
miǎn免
rèn任
hé何
fēng风
xiǎn险
。
This official has always acted with cautious apprehension, avoiding any risks.
Miàn面
duì对
lǐng领
dǎo导
de的
zhì质
wèn问
，
tā他
nèi内
xīn心
chōng充
mǎn满
le了
jiè戒
jù惧
。
Facing the leader's questioning, he was filled with trepidation.