English–Chinese
“shiver” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinduō suo
Example
他冷得直哆嗦。tā lěng de zhí duō suo
He was so cold that he kept shivering.
How to say “shiver” in Chinese
“Shiver” in Chinese is 哆嗦 (duō suo).
Cold, nervousness, or fear makes the body or voice quiver in short, uneven bursts.
Example sentences with 哆嗦
听到突然而来的声音，她吓得浑身哆嗦。tīng dào tū rán ér lái de shēng yīn tā xià de hún shēn duō suo
When she heard a sudden sound, she trembled all over with fear.
Tips for using 哆嗦
- The pattern with 得 (de, "to the extent that") and 直 (zhí, "continuously") emphasizes duration, so the sentence describes a reaction that keeps happening instead of one brief movement.