怯声怯气

Traditional: 怯聲怯氣

qiè shēng qiè qì

Dictionary entry

to speak in a frightened voice that lacks courage (idiom)

What does 怯声怯气 mean?

怯声怯气 (qiè shēng qiè qì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to speak in a frightened voice that lacks courage (idiom)

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怯qiètimid · cowardly 声shēngsound · voice 气qìgas; air · smell

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How to pronounce 怯声怯气

怯声怯气

qiè shēng qiè qì

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