Definition
发慌 means 'to feel nervous' or 'to get flustered', often used with 心里 (in your heart/mind). It is a separable verb (离合词): 发 and 慌 can split to insert 了, 过, 什么, or other elements, e.g. 发了慌 'got flustered', 发什么慌 'what are you panicking about?'. When used together, it describes a temporary state of panic or anxiety.
v.o.
to feel nervousto get flustered
Examples
- 发慌，。Bié fā huāng, màn man shuō.Don't get flustered, speak slowly.
- ？。Nǐ fā shénme huāng? Zhè shì hěn róngyì.What are you panicking about? This is easy.
- ，。Tā zuótiān fā le huāng, jīntiān hǎo duō le.He got flustered yesterday, but today he's much better.
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