骇 (hài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 骇 (hài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 骇 (hài) means "To shock; to startle". with 9 strokes and the radical 马.

Q: How do you write 骇 stroke by stroke?

骇 has 9 strokes. The radical is 马. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 骇 and 驱?

骇 (hài) and 驱 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 骇?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 马. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 骇?

Common words containing 骇 include: 惊骇 (jīng hài) — Appalled; 骇人 (hài rén) — Shocking; terrifying; 骇闻 (hài wén) — Shocked to hear.

How to Write 骇

The character 骇 (hài) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 马 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

骇 is pronounced hài in Mandarin Chinese. It means To shock; to startle.

Common Words with 骇

惊骇 jīng hài

Appalled

骇人 hài rén

Shocking; terrifying

骇闻 hài wén

Shocked to hear

Example Sentences

那个消息令人惊骇。

nà ge xiāo xī lìng rén jīng hài

That news is shocking.

这是一个骇人的故事。

zhè shì yí gè hài rén de gù shì

This is a terrifying story.

骇闻此事，深感不安。

hài wén cǐ shì shēn gǎn bù ān

I was shocked to hear this and feel deeply uneasy.

Similar Characters

驱 qū

驳 bó

驴 lǘ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 骇

What does 骇 (hài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 骇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 骇 and 驱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 骇?

What common words use 骇?

How to Write 骇 (hài)