Meanings of 畏惧
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AI Study Notes for 畏惧
畏惧 (wèijù) vs 恐惧 (kǒngjù) — choose 畏惧 when emphasizing a deeper emotional dread or anxiety, while 恐惧 is more about basic fear.
Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 畏惧, as it is crucial to convey the correct meaning. This word is more formal and is often used in literary or serious contexts. Common collocations include 畏惧心理 (fear psychology) and 畏惧感 (sense of dread).
As an HSK 6 word, 畏惧 connects with other advanced vocabulary expressing emotions and psychological states. Students should focus on its usage in literature and formal discussions, as well as contrast it with simpler words for fear like 害怕 (hài pà).
Learners often confuse 畏惧 with 害怕, using them interchangeably in contexts where the emotional weight differs. For example, saying '我对考试畏惧' (I fear the exam) is correct, while using 害怕 would lessen the intensity of the feeling.
Pronunciation of 畏惧
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How to say to fear in Chinese
“to fear” in Chinese is畏惧
畏惧 refers to a strong feeling of fear or dread towards something. It is often used in contexts where there is a sense of foreboding or anxiety about future events, indicating a deeper emotional response than just simple fear.
When to use 畏惧
Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 畏惧, as it is crucial to convey the correct meaning. This word is more formal and is often used in literary or serious contexts. Common collocations include 畏惧心理 (fear psychology) and 畏惧感 (sense of dread).
畏惧 or something close to it
畏惧 (wèijù) vs 恐惧 (kǒngjù) — choose 畏惧 when emphasizing a deeper emotional dread or anxiety, while 恐惧 is more about basic fear.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 畏惧 with 害怕, using them interchangeably in contexts where the emotional weight differs. For example, saying '我对考试畏惧' (I fear the exam) is correct, while using 害怕 would lessen the intensity of the feeling.
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Grammar Patterns of 畏惧
畏惧 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我压根不认为她会有所____。
I don't believe for one minute she would have been scared.
Example Sentences for 畏惧 (4)
Frequently Asked Questions about 畏惧
While both mean 'to fear,' 畏惧 conveys a deeper sense of dread or anxiety, often related to future events, whereas 害怕 is more about immediate fear.
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