Definition
栗 is a bound form (b.f.) meaning 'to tremble' or 'to shiver'. It is not used as a standalone verb but appears in literary or formal compounds such as 战栗 (to shiver) and 不寒而栗 (to shiver without being cold). You will encounter it in written Chinese, especially in classical or formal contexts.
b.f.
(bound form) to trembleto shiver
Examples
- 栗。Tā xià de húnshēn zhàn lì.He was so scared that his whole body trembled.
- 。Nà kǒngbù de yí mù ràng rén bù hán ér lì.That terrifying scene made people shiver.
- ，。Tā lì rán biàn sè, shuō bù chū huà lái.He turned pale with fear and couldn't speak.
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