xīn​jīng​dǎn​tiào

terrified

  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. dǎn nounadjective
    courage
    Bravery or guts; derived from the traditional Chinese belief that the gallbladder is the source of a person's courage.
  4. to palpitate
    to throb or beat; to palpitate or vibrate, such as a heart beating or an eyelid twitching