How to Write 吓
The character 吓 (hè) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
吓 is pronounced hè in Mandarin Chinese. It means to scare; frighten.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: hè, xià.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 吓 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 吓
Example Sentences
突然跳出来的黑猫真是一脸吓人。
tū rán tiào chū lái de hēi māo zhēn shì yī liǎn xià rén
The black cat that suddenly jumped out really had a scary look.
这场突如其来的雷雨让小狗受了惊吓。
zhè chǎng tū rú qí lái de léi yǔ ràng xiǎo gǒu shòu le jīng xià
This sudden thunderstorm frightened the puppy.
对方试图通过恐吓来让他放弃诉讼。
duì fāng shì tú tōng guò kǒng hè lái ràng tā fàng qì sù sòng
The other party tried to make him drop the lawsuit through intimidation.
这种卑劣的恫吓手段无法动摇他的决心。
zhè zhǒng bēi liè de dòng hè shǒu duàn wú fǎ dòng yáo tā de jué xīn
These despicable intimidation tactics cannot shake his determination.
Practice Writing 吓 (hè)
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