瑟瑟发抖

瑟瑟發抖
sèsè fādǒu
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to shiver; to tremble
  2. 2 to shake with fear

Examples

HSK 5
Xiǎomāo zài yǔ lǐ dòng de sèsè fādǒu.
The kitten was shivering with cold in the rain.
HSK 7-9
Kànwán nà bù kǒngbùpiàn, wǒ zài bèiwō lǐ sèsè fādǒu.
After that horror film, I lay trembling under the covers.

Tips

register
Since 2018 also an internet joke: 我瑟瑟发抖 "I am trembling" is mock fear in front of anything impressive, from a rival's skills to a message from the boss.

Stroke Order

瑟 sè
发 fā
抖 dǒu