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The character 懔 (traditional form 懍) is a phono-semantic compound, combining the semantic heart radical 忄 with the phonetic component 禀 (稟). The radical 忄 links the meaning to inner emotional states. The character describes a profound sense of fear or awe, often one that causes physical trembling or shuddering, whether from dread or extreme cold. It conveys intimidation or respectful fear toward authority or a threatening situation, encapsulating both the internal emotion and its physical manifestation.