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。
这个字常常用在生活里，比如别人突然出现的时候。
Meanings
吓xià
to frighten; to scare someone
你不要吓我！
吓xià
to be frightened; to get scared
我被那只狗吓了一跳。
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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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