(háo) - To intimidate, to threaten & to deceive, to cheat

Tone 2

háo | 15 strokes | radical:

· háo

To intimidate, to threaten;

to deceive, to cheat;

to roar, to shout;

to startle, to frighten.

To intimidate, to threatento deceive, to cheatto roar, to shout

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • to frighten, to scare
  • to intimidate, to bluff
  • 恐吓to threaten, to intimidate

Antonyms

  • 安慰to comfort, to console
  • 安抚to pacify, to soothe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He tried to intimidate his opponent (諕对手).
  • Don't be deceived by appearances (不要被外表諕住).
  • The tiger roared loudly (老虎大声諕叫).
  • The sudden noise startled everyone (突然的响声諕了大家一跳).

Collocations

  • intimidate people(諕人)
  • deceive and cheat(諕骗)
  • roar loudly(大声諕叫)
  • frighten to death(諕死)
  • threaten with words(用言语諕)
  • startle suddenly(突然諕到)

Idioms

  • To intimidate and deceive(諕吓欺骗)
  • To startle heaven and shake earth(諕天震地)
  • To frighten ghosts and deities(諕神諕鬼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature, particularly in martial arts and historical novels.
  • It carries connotations of both verbal intimidation and physical startling effects.
  • In modern usage, it's relatively rare and considered somewhat archaic or literary.

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