恐怖

kǒng bù
HSK 5
terrible, frightful, frightening
adjective
noun

Example Sentences

这部电影很恐怖。
zhè bù diànyǐng hěn kǒngbù 。
This movie is very frightening.
他有一个恐怖的梦。
tāyǒu yígè kǒngbù de mèng 。
He had a terrible dream.
在这个恐怖的时代，我们应该团结。
zài zhègè kǒngbù de shídài ， wǒmen yīnggāi tuánjié 。
In this terrifying era, we should unite.

Individual Characters

恐kǒng
afraid, frightened, to fear
怖bù
terror, terrified, afraid, frightened

Words with similar meanings

可怕kěpà
scary
可怕 is often used interchangeably with 恐怖 but can be considered slightly more colloquial.
害怕hàipà
afraid
害怕 conveys a sense of personal fear, while 恐怖 can describe something that induces fear in others.

Words Starting With 恐

恐怕kǒng pà
fear; to dread; I'm afraid that...; perhaps; maybe
恐吓kǒng hè
to threaten; to menace
恐惧kǒng jù
fear; dread; phobia

Your word lists

Sign in to add this word to your private lists.