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恐吓
kǒnghè
Description
“恐吓”的意思是用可怕的话或行为让别人害怕。
"恐吓" means to make others afraid using scary words or actions.
这个词比较正式，常常出现在新闻或法律里。
This word is quite formal and often appears in news or legal contexts.
Meanings
恐吓kǒnghè
to threaten or intimidate someone
他打电话恐吓那个女孩。
He called to threaten the girl.
恐吓kǒnghè
threat; intimidation
警察不怕坏人的恐吓。
The police are not afraid of the bad guys' threats.
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Notes
- Etymology
恐 (fear) + 吓 (frighten), combining two similar characters for intimidation.
- Nuance
more formal than 威胁; often used in legal or news contexts.
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