恐惧
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- 恐惧 (kǒngjù) is a formal noun/verb for deep fear or dread.
- It is more intense than the common word 害怕 (hàipà).
- Commonly used in literature, news, and psychological contexts.
- Often paired with verbs like 'overcome' (克服) or 'fill' (充满).
The term 恐惧 (kǒngjù) is a powerful Chinese word that encapsulates the essence of fear. Unlike the common word 害怕 (hàipà), which can describe a simple startle or a mild dislike, 恐惧 suggests a more profound, often paralyzing sense of dread. It is the kind of fear that stems from the unknown, from deep-seated trauma, or from existential threats.
- Etymological Root
- The character 恐 (kǒng) means 'to fear' or 'to alarm,' while 惧 (jù) also means 'to fear' or 'to dread.' Both characters contain the 'heart' radical (忄 or 心), indicating that this is an internal, emotional state.
面对未知的未来,他心中充满了恐惧。 (Facing the unknown future, his heart was filled with fear.)
In literature and news, you will often see this word used to describe collective social anxiety or the psychological state of a character facing a crisis. It is not just about being 'scared' of a spider; it is about the 'terror' of losing everything.
- Nuance
- It often appears in the structure '对...感到恐惧' (to feel fear towards...) or '充满恐惧' (to be full of fear).
战争给人们带来了无尽的恐惧。 (War has brought endless fear to the people.)
Using 恐惧 correctly requires understanding its weight. It functions primarily as a noun but can also act as a verb in formal writing. In everyday speech, if you say '我恐惧蜘蛛' (I fear spiders), it sounds very dramatic, almost like a line from a movie. '我害怕蜘蛛' is more natural for daily life.
- Common Collocations
- 克服恐惧 (kèfú kǒngjù) - to overcome fear; 消除恐惧 (xiāochú kǒngjù) - to eliminate fear; 极度恐惧 (jídù kǒngjù) - extreme fear.
唯有勇气才能战胜恐惧。 (Only courage can defeat fear.)
In psychological discussions, you might hear terms like '社交恐惧症' (shèjiāo kǒngjù zhèng), which translates to Social Anxiety Disorder (literally Social Fear Syndrome). This shows how the word is used to describe clinical or persistent states of mind.
- Verb Usage
- As a verb: '他恐惧死亡' (He fears death). This is more common in written Chinese than spoken.
这种疾病让患者对光线产生恐惧。 (This disease makes patients develop a fear of light.)
You will encounter 恐惧 in various high-stakes environments. It is a staple of news reporting, particularly when discussing natural disasters, economic crises, or public health emergencies. For example, during a pandemic, news anchors might discuss '民众的恐惧心理' (the public's psychology of fear).
- Media & Literature
- In thriller or horror movies, the word is used to describe the atmosphere. In classic literature, it is used to explore the human condition.
那部电影成功地营造了一种压抑的恐惧感。 (That movie successfully created an oppressive sense of fear.)
In professional settings, a manager might talk about '对失败的恐惧' (fear of failure) as a barrier to innovation. It is a word that elevates the conversation from simple feelings to significant psychological barriers.
- Psychology
- Psychologists use this word to distinguish between healthy caution and debilitating anxiety.
The most frequent mistake learners make is using 恐惧 where 害怕 would be more appropriate. If you are startled by a loud noise, you say '吓死我了' or '我很害怕,' not '我感到恐惧.' The latter sounds like you are describing a permanent state of your soul.
- Over-formalization
- Avoid using 恐惧 in casual chats with friends about small things, like being afraid of a test or a spicy dish.
Incorrect: 我对这顿午饭感到恐惧。 (I feel fear towards this lunch - unless the lunch is literally dangerous!)
Another mistake is confusing 恐惧 with 惊吓 (jīngxià). 惊吓 is the sudden shock or startle, while 恐惧 is the ongoing feeling of dread. If a ghost jumps out, that's 惊吓; the feeling of walking through the haunted house is 恐惧.
Understanding the synonyms of 恐惧 helps in choosing the right level of intensity for your expression.
- 恐惧 vs. 害怕 (hàipà)
- 害怕 is common, colloquial, and covers all levels of fear. 恐惧 is formal, literary, and implies a deeper, more serious dread.
- 恐惧 vs. 畏惧 (wèijù)
- 畏惧 often implies a sense of awe or respect mixed with fear, like fearing a powerful leader or the law (e.g., 无所畏惧 - fearless).
- 恐惧 vs. 惊慌 (jīnghuāng)
- 惊慌 emphasizes being panicked and losing one's presence of mind, whereas 恐惧 is the internal feeling itself.
他并不畏惧困难,但他内心深处有一种对孤独的恐惧。
How Formal Is It?
난이도
알아야 할 문법
Abstract nouns as objects of 充满
The use of 对...感到...
Resultative complements with emotional verbs
Causative verbs like 让 and 使 with emotions
Formal vs. Informal word choice
수준별 예문
他很恐惧。
He is very terrified.
Subject + Adverb + Noun/Adj
不要恐惧。
Don't be afraid.
Imperative negative
恐惧是不好的。
Fear is not good.
Noun as subject
我没有恐惧。
I have no fear.
Negative possession
这里有恐惧。
There is fear here.
Existential sentence
他的恐惧很大。
His fear is great.
Possessive + Noun
猫有恐惧吗?
Do cats have fear?
Question with 吗
恐惧是红色的吗?
Is fear red?
Abstract noun question
我们要克服恐惧。
We need to overcome fear.
Verb + Object
他心中充满了恐惧。
His heart is filled with fear.
Location + Verb + Noun
你对黑夜感到恐惧吗?
Do you feel fear towards the dark night?
对...感到...
恐惧让他无法说话。
Fear made him unable to speak.
Causative structure
这种恐惧是很正常的。
This kind of fear is normal.
Demonstrative + Noun
小狗感到了恐惧。
The puppy felt fear.
Subject + Verb + Noun
他的眼神里有恐惧。
There is fear in his eyes.
In-location existence
不要让恐惧打败你。
Don't let fear defeat you.
Let/Allow structure
面对挑战,恐惧是难免的。
Facing challenges, fear is unavoidable.
Adjective as predicate
他努力消除内心的恐惧。
He worked hard to eliminate the fear in his heart.
Resultative verb
恐惧往往源于未知。
Fear often stems from the unknown.
Source/Origin verb
这种恐惧感一直伴随着他。
This sense of fear has always accompanied him.
Continuous aspect
我们要学会与恐惧共处。
We must learn to coexist with fear.
Co-action preposition
他的话语中透着深深的恐惧。
His words revealed a deep fear.
Revealing verb
恐惧是人类的一种本能。
Fear is a human instinct.
Definition sentence
只有勇敢的人才能战胜恐惧。
Only brave people can defeat fear.
Conditional 'only'
这种社交恐惧症影响了他的生活。
This social phobia affected his life.
Specific medical term
恐惧在人群中迅速蔓延。
Fear spread rapidly through the crowd.
Metaphorical movement
他试图掩饰脸上的恐惧。
He tried to hide the fear on his face.
Action to conceal
极度的恐惧让他失去了理智。
Extreme fear made him lose his reason.
Degree modifier + Noun
这部电影利用了人们对死亡的恐惧。
This movie exploited people's fear of death.
Exploitation verb
他终于摆脱了长久以来的恐惧。
He finally got rid of the long-standing fear.
Ridding verb
恐惧感在深夜变得更加强烈。
The sense of fear became stronger in the middle of the night.
Comparative change
这种恐惧是由于缺乏安全感造成的。
This fear is caused by a lack of security.
Passive/Causal structure
恐惧是权力的另一种形式。
Fear is another form of power.
Philosophical statement
他深陷于对失败的恐惧之中。
He was deeply mired in the fear of failure.
Metaphorical location
这种恐惧感根植于他的童年经历。
This sense of fear is rooted in his childhood experiences.
Rooted verb
恐惧可以成为一种强大的动力。
Fear can become a powerful motivation.
Modal verb of possibility
他在恐惧的边缘徘徊。
He hovered on the edge of fear.
Edge metaphor
文学作品常以此探讨人类的恐惧。
Literary works often use this to explore human fear.
Formal purpose
那种恐惧是无声而持久的。
That fear was silent and persistent.
Adjective coordination
恐惧有时比危险本身更可怕。
Fear is sometimes more terrifying than danger itself.
Comparison structure
恐惧在潜意识中悄然滋长。
Fear grew quietly in the subconscious.
Subconscious terminology
他以一种近乎病态的恐惧审视着世界。
He examined the world with an almost pathological fear.
Pathological modifier
这种恐惧感是时代的产物。
This sense of fear is a product of the era.
Sociological context
恐惧被转化为一种崇高的敬畏。
Fear was transformed into a sublime awe.
Transformation passive
他笔下的恐惧带有强烈的存在主义色彩。
The fear in his writing has a strong existentialist color.
Existentialist terminology
这种恐惧是无法用言语形容的。
This fear is indescribable in words.
Potential complement negative
恐惧如影随形,挥之不去。
Fear follows like a shadow, impossible to shake off.
Idiomatic expression
他在极度恐惧中寻找到了某种解脱。
In extreme fear, he found a kind of liberation.
Paradoxical structure
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恐怖 is 'terror' or 'scary' (adjective), while 恐惧 is 'fear' (noun/verb).
恐慌 implies a state of panic, often in a group.
惊恐 is a sudden, sharp fear.
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As a verb, it's very formal. As a noun, it's very common in literature.
- Using 恐惧 for minor, everyday scares.
- Confusing 恐惧 (noun) with 恐怖 (adjective).
- Forgetting the heart radical when writing the characters.
- Using 恐惧 as a simple adjective like 'I am fear' (should be 'I feel fear').
- Mispronouncing 'jù' as a 2nd or 3rd tone.
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Formalize your speech
Use 恐惧 when writing formal letters or essays about emotions.
Use '社恐'
If you are shy at a party, tell people you are '社恐' (shè kǒng) to sound like a local.
Pair with 感到
The most natural way to use it is '对...感到恐惧'.
Atmosphere
Use '恐惧感' (sense of fear) to describe the mood of a scene.
Phobias
Add '症' (zhèng) after 恐惧 to talk about clinical phobias.
Bravery
Remember that '无所畏惧' is a high compliment for a hero.
Heart Radical
Always look for the 'heart' radical to identify emotion words.
Context Clues
If you see 恐惧 in a news headline, expect a serious topic.
Tone Accuracy
Make sure the 4th tone on 'jù' is strong to convey the weight of the word.
Distinguish from 恐怖
Listen for the 'jù' vs 'bù' to tell if it's 'fear' or 'scary'.
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The term '社恐' (shè kǒng) is a modern slang derived from 社交恐惧症.
Confucianism emphasizes 'knowing fear' (知惧) as a form of respect for heaven and moral laws.
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"你最恐惧的事情是什么?"
"你如何克服内心的恐惧?"
"你觉得恐惧对人有好处吗?"
"你听说过‘社恐’这个词吗?"
"你看恐怖片时会感到恐惧吗?"
일기 주제
描述一次你感到极度恐惧的经历。
写一写你对未来的恐惧和希望。
恐惧是如何影响你的决定的?
如果没有恐惧,世界会变成什么样?
分析一个你喜欢的电影角色是如何面对恐惧的。
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, 恐惧 is more formal and describes a deeper, more serious sense of dread. 害怕 is used for everyday things.
Yes, but it sounds very literary. '我感到恐惧' is more common in writing.
It's short for 社交恐惧症, meaning social anxiety. It's very common slang now.
It has the 'heart' radical (心) at the bottom and '凡' with a stroke at the top.
Usually, yes, but it can be discussed neutrally in psychology or biology.
Not usually. You wouldn't use it for being afraid of a small bug unless you have a phobia.
The most direct opposite is 勇敢 (bravery) or 无畏 (fearlessness).
Yes, to discuss 'fear of failure' or 'market panic'.
No, Chinese nouns do not change for plural, but you can say '各种恐惧' (various fears).
You say '克服恐惧' (kèfú kǒngjù).
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Write a sentence using '克服恐惧'.
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Translate: 'He is filled with fear.'
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Write a sentence using '社交恐惧症'.
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Translate: 'Fear comes from the unknown.'
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Write a sentence about fearing the dark.
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Translate: 'Don't let fear stop you.'
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Write a sentence using '极度恐惧'.
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Translate: 'We must face our fears.'
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Write a sentence about a scary movie using 恐惧.
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Translate: 'Only courage can defeat fear.'
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Write a sentence using '消除恐惧'.
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Translate: 'His eyes were full of fear.'
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Write a sentence about fearing failure.
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Translate: 'Fear is a human instinct.'
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Write a sentence using '莫名的恐惧'.
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Translate: 'He overcame his fear of heights.'
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Translate: 'There is no need for fear.'
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Write a sentence using '摆脱恐惧'.
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Translate: 'Fear can be a motivation.'
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Pronounce '恐惧' correctly.
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Say 'I am not afraid' using 恐惧.
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Say 'Overcome fear' in Chinese.
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Tell a friend you have social anxiety using the slang term.
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Ask someone 'What are you afraid of?' using 恐惧.
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Say 'Don't be afraid' formally.
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Say 'Fear of the dark' in Chinese.
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Say 'His heart is full of fear.'
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Say 'Eliminate fear' in Chinese.
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Say 'Extreme fear' in Chinese.
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Describe a scary movie scene using 恐惧感.
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Say 'Fear is a human instinct.'
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Say 'Face your fear.'
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Say 'I finally got rid of my fear.'
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Say 'Fear of failure.'
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Say 'Fear of death.'
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Say 'Only courage can defeat fear.'
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Say 'Fear comes from the unknown.'
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Say 'Social phobia' formally.
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Say 'Don't let fear stop you.'
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Listen to the word: 'kǒngjù'. What does it mean?
Listen to the phrase: 'kèfú kǒngjù'. What action is being taken?
Listen to the sentence: 'Tā xīnzhōng chōngmǎnle kǒngjù.' How does he feel?
Listen to the term: 'shèjiāo kǒngjù zhèng'. What condition is mentioned?
Listen to: 'kǒngjù gǎn'. What does it mean?
Listen to: 'jídù kǒngjù'. How intense is the fear?
Listen to: 'xiāochú kǒngjù'. What is happening to the fear?
Listen to: 'miànduì kǒngjù'. What is the instruction?
Listen to: 'bǎituō kǒngjù'. What is the result?
Listen to: 'kǒngjù yuányú wèizhī'. What is the source of fear?
Listen to: 'zhànshèng kǒngjù'. What is the goal?
Listen to: 'mòmíng de kǒngjù'. What kind of fear is it?
Listen to: 'kǒngjù xīnlǐ'. What is being discussed?
Listen to: 'wúsuǒ kǒngjù'. What is the person's state?
Listen to: 'kǒngjù de mùguāng'. What is in the gaze?
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Summary
恐惧 is the 'heavyweight' version of fear in Chinese. While you '害怕' a spider, you '恐惧' the collapse of society. Use it to add gravity to your descriptions of negative emotions.
- 恐惧 (kǒngjù) is a formal noun/verb for deep fear or dread.
- It is more intense than the common word 害怕 (hàipà).
- Commonly used in literature, news, and psychological contexts.
- Often paired with verbs like 'overcome' (克服) or 'fill' (充满).
Formalize your speech
Use 恐惧 when writing formal letters or essays about emotions.
Use '社恐'
If you are shy at a party, tell people you are '社恐' (shè kǒng) to sound like a local.
Pair with 感到
The most natural way to use it is '对...感到恐惧'.
Atmosphere
Use '恐惧感' (sense of fear) to describe the mood of a scene.
관련 콘텐츠
관련 표현
emotions 관련 단어
有点
A1조금, 약간. 형용사 앞에 쓰여 부정적인 느낌이나 불만을 나타낼 때 사용합니다.
一点
A1조금, 약간. 어떤 것의 적은 양을 나타냅니다.
可恶
A2얄밉다;가증스럽다. 강한 반감이나 화를 표현할 때 사용됩니다.
心不在焉
A2마음이 딴 데 가 있다; 건성으로 듣다.
接受地
A2그는 비판을 수용적으로 받아들였다.
成就感
B1어려운 일을 해냈을 때 느끼는 성취감.
撒娇
A2To act like a spoiled child; to act cute.
上瘾
B1어떤 것에 강한 의존성을 갖게 되어, 끊기 어렵게 되는 것. 종종 건강하지 못한 정도.
沉迷
A2그는 게임에 침미하여 학업을 소홀히 하고 있다.
敬佩
B1존경하다; 감탄하다. 누군가의 성격이나 행동에 대한 깊은 존경심을 표현할 때 사용된다.