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不寒而栗 Meaning

不寒而栗

Learn the meaning of 不寒而栗, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 不寒而栗 means lit. not cold, yet shivering (idiom).

Meaning in English

Lit. not cold, yet shivering (idiom)

Chinese不寒而栗
Pinyinbu4 han2 er2 li4
Definitionslit. not cold, yet shivering (idiom); fig. to tremble with fear; to be terrified
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What does 不寒而栗 mean?

不寒而栗 means lit. not cold, yet shivering (idiom).

How do you pronounce 不寒而栗?

不寒而栗 is pronounced bu4 han2 er2 li4 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 不寒而栗 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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