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skittish in Chinese

skittish in Chinese is 害羞 — skittish means easily frightened or startled; nervous.

skittish in Chinese

害羞
adj
Pronounced: hài xiū
Easily scared or startled; timid.

What does "skittish" mean?

  1. adj Easily frightened or startled; nervous.
    "The horse grew skittish at the sound of thunder."
  2. adj Unpredictable or hard to control.
    "Negotiations stalled because of the skittish political climate."
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skittish in a sentence

  • The horse grew skittish at the sound of thunder.
  • Investors turned skittish after the market dropped.
  • Negotiations stalled because of the skittish political climate.

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What is "skittish" in Chinese?

"skittish" in Chinese is 害羞. skittish means: Easily frightened or startled; nervous.

How do you pronounce 害羞?

"skittish" in Chinese is 害羞, pronounced "hài xiū".

How do you use "skittish" in a sentence?

Example: "The horse grew skittish at the sound of thunder." In Chinese, "skittish" is 害羞.

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