Meanings of 駭
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惊 (jīng) — use 駭 (hài) when emphasizing a deeper sense of terror or shock, while 惊 (jīng) conveys a more general sense of surprise.
Be careful not to confuse 駭 with similar-sounding words that indicate surprise but are less intense. It is more appropriate in formal or literary contexts. Common collocations include 駭人 (hàirén) meaning 'to terrify people' and 駭于 (hài yú) meaning 'to be shocked by'.
Though 駭 is not included in HSK levels, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to emotions and reactions. Focus on understanding its usage in conjunction with words expressing fear or surprise, enhancing emotional vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 駭 with 驚 (jīng), which means to surprise but lacks the intense fear aspect. A common error is using 駭 to describe a pleasant surprise, which is incorrect. Instead, use surprised (惊讶, jīngyà).
Pronunciation of 駭
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Etymology of 駭
Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 亥 represents the sound. Simplified form of 駭.
horse
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Case file: 駭
Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 亥 represents the sound. Simplified form of 駭.
- 1The meaning half馬 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half亥 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhorse
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to terrify, to shock, to frighten in Chinese
“to terrify, to shock, to frighten” in Chinese is駭
The character 駭 (hài) means to terrify, shock, or frighten someone. It is often used in contexts involving fear or surprise, especially in literature or dramatic situations. For instance, you might use it to describe a startling event or a frightening story.
When to use 駭
Be careful not to confuse 駭 with similar-sounding words that indicate surprise but are less intense. It is more appropriate in formal or literary contexts. Common collocations include 駭人 (hàirén) meaning 'to terrify people' and 駭于 (hài yú) meaning 'to be shocked by'.
駭 or something close to it
惊 (jīng) — use 駭 (hài) when emphasizing a deeper sense of terror or shock, while 惊 (jīng) conveys a more general sense of surprise.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 駭 with 驚 (jīng), which means to surprise but lacks the intense fear aspect. A common error is using 駭 to describe a pleasant surprise, which is incorrect. Instead, use surprised (惊讶, jīngyà).
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Word Family of 駭
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Frequently Asked Questions about 駭
It's not commonly used in daily conversation, but you might hear it in discussions about movies or books that are scary.
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