ㄏㄜˋ haak3 HSK 5

  • to scare
  • to intimidate
  • to threaten
  • (interjection showing disapproval) tut-tut
  • (interjection showing astonishment)

xià ㄒㄧㄚˋ haak3 進階級 · Level 3

  • to frighten
  • to scare

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 吓 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我嚇壞了。 I'm scared shitless.
  • 你在嚇我。 You're frightening me.
  • 我吓一跳。 I was shocked.
  • 嚇死我了。 I was terrified.
  • 它讓我嚇到。 It caught me by surprise.

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