恐
惧

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The word "恐惧" is formed by combining the characters "恐" and "惧", each denoting fear. "恐" is composed of the radical "心" (heart/mind) and the phonetic component "巩", while "惧" uses the radical "忄" (a variant of "心") and the phonetic "具". Together, these characters semantically reinforce the meaning of fear or dread.

Example Sentences Hide

他感到非常恐惧。

Tā gǎndào fēicháng kǒngjù.

He feels very afraid.

我对黑暗有一种恐惧。

Wǒ duì hēi'àn yǒu yī zhǒng kǒngjù.

I have a fear of darkness.

恐惧使他无法前进。

Kǒngjù shǐ tā wúfǎ qiánjìn.

Fear prevented him from moving forward.

克服恐惧需要很大的勇气。

Kèfú kǒngjù xūyào hěn dà de yǒngqì.

Overcoming fear requires great courage.

她试图隐藏内心的恐惧，但颤抖的手出卖了她。

Tā shìtú yǐncáng nèixīn de kǒngjù, dàn chàndǒu de shǒu chūmàile tā.

She tried to hide her inner fear, but her trembling hands gave her away.

Word Definition - 恐惧

kǒng jù to be frightened; fear; dread

Individual Character Details

恐 kǒng
惧 jù