leot6慄栗
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Definition
Cold; chilly.
colloquialweatherbody
How it's used
While the character 慄 is often associated with literary descriptions of fear or trembling, in spoken Cantonese it is primarily used to describe the physical sensation of shivering due to extreme cold. It functions as a verb or adjective describing the body reaction to low temperatures. It is distinct from 震, which is a more general term for shaking or vibrating.
Examples
The weather is so cold today, I am shivering all over.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 慄 with 驚, which relates to fear. Ensure you only use 慄 when referring to the physical act of shivering from cold, rather than the emotional state of being scared.
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Grammar guides
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