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HSK 7-911 strokesTrad.

to fear

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
Meaning
to fear
Strokes
11
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰忄具

In this compound, the meaning comes from (heart); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

11 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

kǒng
HSK 7-9

to be frightened; fear; dread

Open 恐惧 page →
wèi
HSK 7-9

to fear

Open 畏惧 page →
wēi

afraid; apprehensive

Open 危惧 page →
chù

fear; dread; panic

Open 怵惧 page →

to be afraid

Open 惧怕 page →
jīng

to be alarmed

Open 惊惧 page →

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