怯聲怯氣 qiè shēng qiè qì

DEFINITIONS

  1. to speak in a frightened voice that lacks courage (idiom)

CHARACTERS

怯 qiè
HSK 6
lacking in courage, afraid
聲 shēng sound, voice, noise; tone; music
怯 qiè
HSK 6
lacking in courage, afraid
氣 qì air, gas, steam, vapor; spirit