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害怕 (hàipà) - 吓人 refers to something that causes fear in others, while 害怕 describes the feeling of fear experienced by oneself.
Be careful not to confuse 吓人 with just 吓 (to scare) alone, as 吓人 specifically emphasizes the effect on a person. This term is typically used in informal contexts. A common collocation is 吓人的故事 (scary stories).
Although not an HSK vocabulary word, 吓人 can be related to HSK Level 3 words like 恐怕 (kǒngpà - to be afraid) and 事情 (shìqíng - things/events). Focus on the usage of 吓人 in everyday conversations about fears or surprises.
Learners often mistakenly use 吓人 in a formal context, which can sound awkward. For example, saying '这个报告吓人' (This report is scary) may not be appropriate; instead, use a more neutral term to describe the report.
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How to say to scare in Chinese
“to scare” in Chinese is吓人
The term 吓人 (xiàrén) means 'to scare' or 'to frighten.' It is commonly used to describe something that causes fear or shock, whether in a literal sense like a horror movie or in a metaphorical sense, such as alarming news. This phrase captures the essence of inducing fear in others.
When to use 吓人
Be careful not to confuse 吓人 with just 吓 (to scare) alone, as 吓人 specifically emphasizes the effect on a person. This term is typically used in informal contexts. A common collocation is 吓人的故事 (scary stories).
吓人 or something close to it
害怕 (hàipà) - 吓人 refers to something that causes fear in others, while 害怕 describes the feeling of fear experienced by oneself.
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Learners often mistakenly use 吓人 in a formal context, which can sound awkward. For example, saying '这个报告吓人' (This report is scary) may not be appropriate; instead, use a more neutral term to describe the report.
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You can say '这个电影很吓人' (This movie is very scary).
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