máo gǔ sǒng rán

to give the creeps

The Chinese phrase '毛骨悚然' is used to describe a feeling of fear or unease, similar to the English expression 'to give the creeps.' It is often used in contexts where something causes a shiver or a sense of dread, such as a frightening story or an eerie atmosphere. This expression vividly conveys the chills that can run down someone's spine in such situations.