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惧 (jù) - use 悸 (jì) when emphasizing a physical or emotional response; use 惧 (jù) for a more general sense of fear without the same emotional intensity.
Be cautious with the tone of 'jì', as it is a fourth tone. This character often appears in literary or medical contexts, so it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 悸动 (jìdòng, to palpitate) and 悸怯 (jìqiè, to feel apprehensive).
This character is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, but understanding it can enhance your comprehension of emotions in literature. Focus on its connection to emotional states and physical reactions, which can help you grasp other related terms.
Learners often confuse 悸 with 恐 (kǒng), which means fear, but does not imply the physical sensation of palpitations. A common error is saying '我感到恐' (wǒ gǎndào kǒng), instead of '我感到悸' (wǒ gǎndào jì) when referring to physical sensations of fear.
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Etymology of 悸
Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 季 represents the sound.
heart
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How to say apprehensive, fearful; perturbed in Chinese
“apprehensive, fearful; perturbed” in Chinese is悸
The character 悸 (jì) conveys feelings of apprehension or fear, often associated with a physical response such as palpitations. It is commonly used in contexts related to anxiety or emotional disturbance, indicating a strong, often involuntary reaction to fear or excitement.
When to use 悸
Be cautious with the tone of 'jì', as it is a fourth tone. This character often appears in literary or medical contexts, so it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 悸动 (jìdòng, to palpitate) and 悸怯 (jìqiè, to feel apprehensive).
悸 or something close to it
惧 (jù) - use 悸 (jì) when emphasizing a physical or emotional response; use 惧 (jù) for a more general sense of fear without the same emotional intensity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 悸 with 恐 (kǒng), which means fear, but does not imply the physical sensation of palpitations. A common error is saying '我感到恐' (wǒ gǎndào kǒng), instead of '我感到悸' (wǒ gǎndào jì) when referring to physical sensations of fear.
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Grammar patterns of 悸
悸 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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来自频发的期前搏动或其他心律不齐的心____亦属常见.
Palpitation from frequent extrasystoles or other arrhythmia is common.
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In a medical context, 悸 refers to palpitations or a sensation of an irregular heartbeat, often associated with anxiety or stress.
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