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    Chinese Grammar

    Using 发抖 (fādǒu) to express 'to tremble'

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    Structure

    Subject + 发抖 / Body Part + 发抖

    Explanation

    The verb 发抖 (fādǒu) means 'to tremble' or 'to shiver,' describing involuntary shaking of the body or voice due to cold, fear, or strong emotion. It combines 发 (to emit/produce) with 抖 (to shake). It is commonly used to describe a voice, hands, or entire body trembling.

    Examples

    • 外面太冷了,她冻得浑身发抖。

      wàimiàn tài lěng le, tā dòng de húnshēn fādǒu.

      It's too cold outside; she was shivering all over from the cold.

    • 他紧张得声音都在发抖。

      tā jǐnzhāng de shēngyīn dōu zài fādǒu.

      He was so nervous that even his voice was trembling.

    • 那只小狗害怕打雷,躲在桌子下面发抖。

      nà zhī xiǎo gǒu hàipà dǎléi, duǒ zài zhuōzi xiàmiàn fādǒu.

      The little dog was afraid of thunder and hid under the table trembling.