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不寒而栗
不寒而慄
bùhánérlì
1. shiver all over though not cold
2. tremble with fear
3. shudder

Character Breakdown

不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1 4 丶
寒
hán
chilly, cold; poor; to shiver, to tremble
HSK 4 12 丶
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3 6 丶
栗
lì
chestnut tree; chestnuts; surname
10 丶

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