Chinese
fādǒu
Meaning: to shiver; to tremble
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

發抖
發
抖
发抖
发
抖

Example sentences

He was shivering all over from the cold.
看到流浪狗在雨中發抖,我感到非常同情。
看到流浪狗在雨中发抖,我感到非常同情。
Seeing the stray dog shivering in the rain, I felt very sympathetic.
他的耳朵凍得通紅,在寒風中微微發抖。
他的耳朵冻得通红,在寒风中微微发抖。
His ears turned bright red from the cold and trembled slightly in the chilly wind.
看到流浪貓在雨中發抖,他心中充滿了憐惜。
看到流浪猫在雨中发抖,他心中充满了怜惜。
Seeing the stray cat shivering in the rain, his heart was filled with pity.

Usage Notes

Describes involuntary shaking of the body due to cold, fear, or anger.

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