驚弓之鳥

ging1 gung1 zi1 niu5

lit. a bird startled by the mere twang of a bow (idiom) · fig. sb who frightens easily, due to past experiences

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. a bird startled by the mere twang of a bow (idiom)
  2. fig. sb who frightens easily, due to past experiences

Written Forms

驚弓之鳥Traditional · Main Form
惊弓之鸟Alternate Form

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