Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
吓
xià
Description
“吓”的意思是让人突然感到害怕，或者自己被别的东西弄得很怕。
"吓" means to suddenly make someone feel scared, or to be frightened by something else.
这个字常常用在生活里，比如别人突然出现的时候。
This character is often used in daily life, for example when someone suddenly appears.
Meanings
吓xià
to frighten; to scare someone
你不要吓我！
Don't scare me!
吓xià
to be frightened; to get scared
我被那只狗吓了一跳。
I was startled by that dog.
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Notes
- Nuance
吓 can mean both "to scare" and "to be scared," depending on context.
- Etymology
口 (mouth) hints at a sudden shout or cry causing fear.
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