擔驚受怕 dān jīng shòu pà

to be alarmed; to feel apprehensive

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to be alarmed
  2. 2. to feel apprehensive

Characters

Character Meaning
擔 dān
to take responsibility; to undertake; to shoulder
驚 jīng
to be frightened; to be scared; to startle
受 shòu HSK 4
(passive marker); to receive; to accept
怕 pà HSK 3
to be afraid; to fear; perhaps