Definition & Meaning

be scared out of one's wits; be frightened

Word usage

huāng shén r

慌 神 儿

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v.infmlbe scared out of one's wits; be frightened
- kǎo shì shí bù néng huāng shén r
  考试时不能慌神儿。
  Be sure to remain coolheaded in the examination room.
- bù néng huāng shén r yuè huāng shén r yuè róng yì chū cuò
  不能慌神儿，越慌神儿，越容易出错。
  Do not be frightened. The more you panic, the more easily you make mistakes.

Word usage

Separable word
"慌" and "神儿" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 一见她，他就慌了神儿。
  He panicked at the sight of her.
- 你慌什么神儿啊？
  What are you panicking about?

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