kiaⁿ-bó͘

Min Nan
trad. 驚某
simpl. 惊某

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ kiã˧˧bɔ˥˧ ]

Etymology 1
  • Literally: afraid of one's wife

Adjective

kiaⁿ-bó͘ (POJ, traditional 驚某, simplified 惊某)

  1. to be henpecked; to be afraid of one's wife

Etymology 2
  • It is believed that if a man is ticklish, it is a sign of fear of his present or future wife.

Idiom

kiaⁿ-bó͘ (POJ, traditional 驚某, simplified 惊某)

  1. ticklish

Usage notes
  • Used for describing a man is who ticklish.
  • 驚𢸣／惊𢸣 (kiaⁿ-ngiau)
  • 畏𢸣 (ùi-ngiau)

See also
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