xǐn
伈
fearful; timid
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
fearful; timid; apprehensive
literaryAlmost exclusively used in the reduplicated form 伈伈 or in the classical set phrase 伈伈伃伃. Not typically used as a standalone adjective in modern speech.
Tā他
xǐn伈
xǐn伈
yǔ伃
yǔ伃
，
bù不
gǎn敢
zhí直
yán言
。
He was fearful and uneasy, not daring to speak frankly.
Xǐn伈
xǐn伈
ér而
bù不
ān安
de的
yàng样
zi子
ràng让
rén人
tóng同
qíng情
。
His timid and uneasy appearance aroused sympathy.
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Miàn面
duì对
quán权
wēi威
，
tā他
xiǎn显
de得
xǐn伈
xǐn伈
wú无
zhǔ主
。
In the face of authority, he appeared fearful and indecisive.