HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
怕 — to fear
- Reading
- pà
- Meaning
- to fear; to be afraid of
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
怕 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is pà and it means to fear; to be afraid of. 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.
怕 appears in everyday chinese words such as 怕 (fear, be afraid), 怕 (fear; be afraid) and 害怕 (be afraid, fear).
Chinese words containing 怕
Frequently asked questions
What does 怕 mean in Chinese?
怕 means to fear; to be afraid of in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 怕 read?
怕 is read pà. Reading it inside real words — 怕 and 怕 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 怕 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 怕 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 怕 in a word?
A common word containing 怕 is 怕 (pà) — "fear, be afraid". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 怕 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 怕 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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