lǐn

懔

Character · AdjectiveTraditional懍

same as "凛"; awe; fear; stern

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

1 sense · 2 examples
1.

adjective

same as 凛; awe-inspiring; stern and severe; cold

archaic

In modern usage, 凛 is the standard simplified form. 懍 is an archaic variant and is rarely used in contemporary writing except in specific literary or historical contexts. It can convey a sense of severe cold or stern, awe-inspiring demeanor.

Qí其
róng容
lǐn懍
rán然
 ，
bù不
kě可
fàn犯
yě也
 。

His countenance was stern and awe-inspiring, not to be violated.

Qiū秋
fēng风
lǐn懍
lǐn懍
 。

The autumn wind is bitingly cold.