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驚畏

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: gian1 ui3
POJ: kiaⁿ-uì
Variety: chaozhou
Peng'im: gian1 uin3
POJ: kiaⁿ-uìⁿ
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

verb: to be afraid, to be alarmed, to fear
驚畏

2 candidate readings from Wiktionary — genuine Chaozhou colloquial form not yet confirmed by a speaker. The dossier also shows a Teochew-specific adverbial sense ('perhaps; I'm afraid that') sharing the same readings; only the base verb sense is drafted here.

Usage: literary

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