慑

慴/懾
shè
忄 + 聂

Definitions

shè variant of 懾|慑[shè]; Taiwan pr. [zhé]
shè (bound form) to fear; to be cowed; (bound form) to frighten; to intimidate; Taiwan pr. [zhé]

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 聂 represents the sound. Simplified form of 懾.

Semantic: 忄 Phonetic: 聂

About

The character 慑 (shè) is a phono-semantic compound. Its left-side radical 忄 (heart) connects the meaning to emotional and psychological states, while the right-side component 聂 (niè) provides the phonetic value, replacing the traditional form 聶 in 懾. The core meaning centers on intense fear, terror, or awe, describing a state of being subdued or intimidated by a powerful force. The heart radical underscores the internal, psychological nature of this experience. 慑 often describes actions that enforce submission through fear, the projection of an intimidating presence, or the feeling of being overwhelmed by authority.

Example Sentences Hide

他的眼神很慑人。

Tā de yǎnshén hěn shè rén.

His gaze is very intimidating.

核武器具有强大威慑力。

Hé wǔqì jùyǒu qiángdà wēishè lì.

Nuclear weapons possess great deterrent power.

他用武力慑服了对手。

Tā yòng wǔlì shèfú le duìshǒu.

He subdued his opponent with force.

这场演讲足以慑服所有听众。

Zhè chǎng yǎnjiǎng zúyǐ shèfú suǒyǒu tīngzhòng.

This speech is sufficient to awe all the listeners.

地震的消息震慑了整个城市。

Dìzhèn de xiāoxi zhènshè le zhěnggè chéngshì.

The news of the earthquake shocked the entire city.

法律的威慑作用很重要。

Fǎlǜ de wēishè zuòyòng hěn zhòngyào.

The deterrent effect of law is very important.

他那慑人的气势让在场的人都感到害怕。

Tā nà shè rén de qìshì ràng zàichǎng de rén dōu gǎndào hàipà.

His intimidating aura made everyone present feel afraid.

通过经济制裁来威慑那些不遵守国际规则的国家。

Tōngguò jīngjì zhìcái lái wēishè nàxiē bù zūnshǒu guójì guīzé de guójiā.

To deter those countries that do not comply with international rules through economic sanctions.

Related Characters

Component: 忄

情 性 快 怕 惊 怀 怪 慢 忙 懂 惯 恨 恰 忆

Component: 聂

摄 蹑 嗫 颞 镊 滠

Example Words

震慑 威慑 慑人 慑服