sip3懾慑
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Yalesip
Definition
To scare, frighten, or intimidate.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the compound 懾人 to describe an intimidating or awe-inspiring presence. It carries a sense of psychological pressure or overwhelming authority rather than just a simple fright. It is rarely used as a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 嚇, which is the standard, everyday word for to scare or to frighten. 懾 is much more formal or literary and is almost exclusively used in the context of an imposing aura or presence.
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Grammar guides
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