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惧 (jù) - use 悚 (sǒng) when describing a deeper, more profound fear, while 惧 (jù) can imply a more general or lesser degree of fear.
Be careful not to confuse 悚 with similar-sounding words. It is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may appear more in literature or formal contexts. Common collocations include 悚然 (sǒngrán), meaning 'terrified'.
While 悚 is not an HSK word, it connects to HSK Level 5 vocabulary related to emotions and feelings. Focus on the emotional aspect of the word and practice using it in sentences about fear or anxiety.
Learners often confuse 悚 with 害怕 (hàipà) and use it incorrectly in casual conversation. For example, saying '我很悚' (wǒ hěn sǒng) is incorrect; instead, use '我很害怕' (wǒ hěn hàipà) for 'I am very afraid.'
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Etymology of 悚
Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 束 represents the sound.
heart
Origin
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Decomposition of 悚
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How to say scared, frightened in Chinese
“scared, frightened” in Chinese is悚
The character 悚 (sǒng) means to be scared or frightened. It is often used in contexts where someone experiences fear or anxiety, typically in response to something threatening or unsettling. This word conveys a deeper level of fear than just being startled.
When to use 悚
Be careful not to confuse 悚 with similar-sounding words. It is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may appear more in literature or formal contexts. Common collocations include 悚然 (sǒngrán), meaning 'terrified'.
悚 or something close to it
惧 (jù) - use 悚 (sǒng) when describing a deeper, more profound fear, while 惧 (jù) can imply a more general or lesser degree of fear.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 悚 with 害怕 (hàipà) and use it incorrectly in casual conversation. For example, saying '我很悚' (wǒ hěn sǒng) is incorrect; instead, use '我很害怕' (wǒ hěn hàipà) for 'I am very afraid.'
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Grammar patterns of 悚
悚 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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她和那个让人毛骨____然的家伙丹尼斯还没离婚吗？
Was she still married to that creepy guy, Dennis?
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Word Family of 悚
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Frequently asked questions about 悚
You can say, '他对幽灵感到悚' (tā duì yōulíng gǎndào sǒng), meaning 'He was frightened by the ghost.'
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