xīn​jì

palpitation

  • created sense approved 心悸 · xīn​jì · palpitation — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    心悸

    xīn​jì

    palpitation

    An uncomfortable sensation of one's own heart beating rapidly or irregularly, often caused by medical conditions, exhaustion, or intense exercise.

    心 (literal) → 心 · xīn · heart 悸 (literal) → 悸 · jì · to palpitate

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  • created sense approved 心悸 · xīn​jì · to be scared — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    心悸

    xīn​jì

    to be scared

    To feel fear or trepidation that causes the heart to race; to be frightened.

    心 (literal) → 心 · xīn · feelings 悸 (literal) → 悸 · jì · to be afraid

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