COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 恐 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 巩 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 恐 (kǒng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
afraid
kǒngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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kǒng
恐
afraid
Common words
kǒng pà
恐怕
fear; to dread; I'm afraid that...; perhaps
kǒng jù
恐惧
to be frightened; fear; dread
kǒng bù
恐怖
terrible; frightful; frightening; terror
kǒng hè
恐吓
to threaten; to menace
kǒng huāng
恐慌
panic; panicky; panic-stricken
kǒng lóng
恐龙
dinosaur (CL:頭|头[tou2],隻|只[zhi1]); (old) (slang) ugly person
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 恐
Say “kǒng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
kǒng pà
fear; to dread; I'm afraid that...; perhaps
kǒng jù
to be frightened; fear; dread
kǒng bù
terrible; frightful; frightening; terror
kǒng hè
to threaten; to menace
kǒng huāng
panic; panicky; panic-stricken
kǒng lóng
dinosaur (CL:頭|头[tou2],隻|只[zhi1]); (old) (slang) ugly person
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 恐?
恐 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 恐 (kǒng) mean?
恐 (kǒng) means afraid.
What is the radical of 恐?
The radical of 恐 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.