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The character 怖 (bù) is a phono-semantic compound expressing intense emotional states. Its left component, the heart radical 忄 (xīn), situates the meaning within human psychology and feeling. The right component, 布 (bù) , which means cloth or to spread , serves as the phonetic element, providing the character's sound. The core meaning revolves around extreme fear, dread, and terror, describing a powerful psychological reaction to threat or danger. In modern usage, 怖 rarely appears alone, typically forming part of compound words that describe terrifying situations, horrific events, or the state of being deeply frightened.
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这部电影很恐怖。
他感到非常恐怖。
恐怖故事让我睡不着。
听到那个消息，他恐怖极了。
那个场景可真可怖。
森林里的黑暗令人恐怖。
尽管他外表镇定，内心却充满恐怖。
对于未知的未来，人们往往会产生一种莫名的恐怖。