COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吓 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 下 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 吓 (xià) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to scare
xiàTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xià / hè
吓
to scare
Common words
jīng xià
惊吓
to frighten; to horrify; to terrify
kǒng hè
恐吓
to threaten; to menace
xià hu
吓唬
to scare; to frighten
xià rén
吓人
to scare; scary; frightening
xià
吓
to frighten; to scare
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 吓
Say “xià” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 吓
Common words and phrases
jīng xià
to frighten; to horrify; to terrify
kǒng hè
to threaten; to menace
xià hu
to scare; to frighten
xià rén
to scare; scary; frightening
xià
to frighten; to scare
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“吓”。
Zhège zì shì “xià”.
This character is “吓”.
我正在学习“吓”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xià” zì.
I am learning the character “吓”.
请写一遍“吓”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xià”.
Please write “吓” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吓?
吓 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 吓 (xià) mean?
吓 (xià) means to scare.
What is the radical of 吓?
The radical of 吓 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.