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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 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | bu4 han2 er2 li4 |
| Definitions | lit. not cold, yet shivering (idiom); fig. to tremble with fear; to be terrified |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
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?
不寒而栗 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.