惊栗

Traditional: 驚慄

jīng lì

Dictionary entry

horror (genre)

What does 惊栗 mean?

惊栗 (jīng lì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1horror (genre)

2to tremble in fear

Character breakdown

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惊jīngto startle · to be frightened 栗lì(literary) cold; chilly · (bound form) to tremble with fear

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惊栗

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