恐 (kǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 恐 (kǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 恐 (kǒng) means "Fear; to fear; perhaps". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 恐 stroke by stroke?

恐 has 10 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 恐 and 忝?

恐 (kǒng) and 忝 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 恐?

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

Q: What common words use 恐?

Common words containing 恐 include: 恐怕 (kǒng pà) — I'm afraid that; perhaps; 恐怖 (kǒng bù) — Terror; horror; scary; 恐惧 (kǒng jù) — Fear; dread.

How to Write 恐

The character 恐 (kǒng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

恐 is pronounced kǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fear; to fear; perhaps.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 恐 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 恐

恐怕 kǒng pà

I'm afraid that; perhaps

恐怖 kǒng bù

Terror; horror; scary

恐惧 kǒng jù

Fear; dread

Example Sentences

恐怕明天会下雨。

kǒng pà míng tiān huì xià yǔ

I'm afraid it will rain tomorrow.

这个电影很恐怖。

zhè ge diàn yǐng hěn kǒng bù

This movie is very scary.

他心里充满恐惧。

tā xīn lǐ chōng mǎn kǒng jù

His heart was full of fear.

Similar Characters

忝 tiǎn

忞 mín

忠 zhōng

Practice Writing 恐 (kǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 恐

What does 恐 (kǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 恐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 恐 and 忝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 恐?

What common words use 恐?

How to Write 恐 (kǒng)