HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
恐 — to fear
- Reading
- kǒng
- Meaning
- to fear; to be afraid of
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
恐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is kǒng 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.
恐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 恐怕 (afraid that, perhaps), 恐惧 (fear, dread) and 恐吓 (threaten, intimidate).
Chinese words containing 恐
Frequently asked questions
What does 恐 mean in Chinese?
恐 means to fear; to be afraid of in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 恐 read?
恐 is read kǒng. Reading it inside real words — 恐怕 and 恐惧 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 恐 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 恐 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 恐 in a word?
A common word containing 恐 is 恐怕 (kǒng pà) — "afraid that, perhaps". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 恐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 恐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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