恐
吓
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The word "恐吓" is formed by combining two characters, each contributing to the overall meaning: "恐" conveys fear or intimidation, and "吓" implies scaring or threatening. Together, they create a compound word where the similar meanings reinforce each other, emphasizing the act of causing fear through threats, which is a common method in Chinese for building words with intensified or nuanced concepts.
Example Sentences Hide
不要恐吓别人。
他用电话恐吓我。
恐吓行为是违法的。
那个人经常恐吓他的邻居。
尽管受到恐吓，她仍然坚持作证。