xīn​jīng​ròu​tiào

trembling with fear

  1. heart
    the physical organ that pumps blood; refers to the chest area where the heart is located
  2. jīng adjectiveverb
    to be startled
    to be startled; to be frightened, scared, or shocked by a sudden stimulus
  3. meat
    flesh of humans or animals; meat eaten as food
  4. to palpitate
    to throb or beat; to palpitate or vibrate, such as a heart beating or an eyelid twitching