怵 (chù) — (bound form) frightened, intimidated

Definition

怵 (chù) is a bound form meaning 'frightened/intimidated', used almost only in the common collocation 发怵. It is more vivid and emotional than 怕 — closer to 'feel daunted' than a plain statement of fear.

bound form

(bound form) frightenedintimidated

Examples

，怵。
Tā dì yī cì shàng tái yǎn jiǎng, xīn lǐ yǒu diǎn fā chù.
He felt a bit intimidated giving a speech on stage for the first time.
，怵。
Kàn dào nà me duō mò shēng rén, tā yǒu xiē fā chù.
Seeing so many strangers, she felt a little frightened.
，怵，。
Miàn duì kùn nan, bú yào fā chù, yào yǒng gǎn miàn duì.
When facing difficulties, don't be intimidated — face them bravely.

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