竦
respectful; fearful; to shrug
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesadjective
respectful; reverent; deferential
literaryLiterary or archaic usage. Indicates a respectful attitude or demeanor.
The gentlemen of ancient times treated others with exceptional respect and reverence.
His respectful bearing inspires awe and reverence in others.
adjective
fearful; terrified; apprehensive
Same as 悚. Expresses a state of fear or dread.
In the dead of night, upon suddenly hearing strange noises, one cannot help but feel fearful.
Upon hearing this tragic news, everyone turned pale with fear.
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Hair-raising; blood-curdling (variant of 毛骨悚然)
verb
to shrug (shoulders); to tower high; to sensationalize
Same as 耸. Covers physical shrugging, towering height, and metaphorical alarm/sensationalism.
He shrugged his shoulders helplessly, indicating there was nothing he could do.
The mountains tower majestically, enveloped in clouds and mist.
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Deliberately sensationalizing to create panic.