HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
吓 — to frighten
- Reading
- xià
- Meaning
- to frighten; to scare
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
吓 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is xià and it means to frighten; to scare. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
吓 appears in everyday chinese words such as 吓 (to frighten, to scare), 吓人 (frightening, terrifying) and 吓唬 (threaten, intimidate).
Chinese words containing 吓
Frequently asked questions
What does 吓 mean in Chinese?
吓 means to frighten; to scare in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 吓 read?
吓 is read xià. Reading it inside real words — 吓 and 吓人 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 吓 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 吓 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 吓 in a word?
A common word containing 吓 is 吓 (xià) — "to frighten, to scare". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 吓 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 吓 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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