Definition
瑟瑟 is an onomatopoeic word that primarily describes the rustling sound of wind or leaves, as in 秋风瑟瑟 ('the autumn wind rustles'). It is also used figuratively to describe trembling or shivering, most commonly in the phrase 瑟瑟发抖 ('to shiver with cold or fear'). A third, less common usage is as a color term for turquoise in classical Chinese poetry.
onomatopoeia
rustling sound (of wind, leaves)
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tremblingshivering (in 瑟瑟发抖)
Examples
- 瑟瑟瑟瑟，。Qiūfēng sè sèsè sè, luòyè piāolíng.The autumn wind rustles, falling leaves drift down.
- 瑟瑟瑟瑟。Tā dòng de sè sèsè sè fādǒu.He is shivering with cold.
- 瑟瑟瑟瑟。Chuāngwài chuán lái sè sèsè sè de fēngshēng.From outside the window came the rustling sound of wind.
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