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