qiè
怯 (qiè) is a Chinese word meaning “timid; cowardly; rustic”.
Meanings
- 1timid
- 2cowardly
- 3rustic
- 4Taiwan pr. [que4]
Related words
胆怯timidity怯场to have stage fright怯懦timid; cowardly; chicken-hearted羞怯shy怯弱timid卑怯mean and cowardly露怯to display one's ignorance畏怯timorous临死不怯equanimity in the face of death大勇若怯a great hero may appear timid (idiom); the really brave person remains level-headed大勇若怯，大智若愚a great hero may appear timid, the wise may appear stupid (idiom); the general public may not recognize great talent怯声怯气to speak in a frightened voice that lacks courage (idiom)