HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
唬 — to scare
- Reading
- hǔ
- Meaning
- to scare; to intimidate
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
唬 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is hǔ and it means to scare; to intimidate. 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.
唬 appears in everyday chinese words such as 吓唬 (threaten, intimidate).
Chinese words containing 唬
Frequently asked questions
What does 唬 mean in Chinese?
唬 means to scare; to intimidate in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 唬 read?
唬 is read hǔ. Reading it inside real words — 吓唬 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 唬 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 唬 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 唬 in a word?
A common word containing 唬 is 吓唬 (xiàhu) — "threaten, intimidate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 唬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 唬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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