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心有余悸 (phrase)

To have lingering fears; traumatized.

💬 Example

"经历那次车祸后，他对开车仍心有余悸。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Xīn' (Heart) having a 'Yú' (Surplus/Leftover) of 'Jì' (Jitters). The 'Jitters' stay in your 'Heart' even after...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using it while the scary event is still happening. → Use it only after the event has concluded.

Saying '我很心有余悸'. → Say '我感到心有余悸' or '我依然心有余悸'.

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