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骇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
骇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
骇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
骇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
骇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
骇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
骇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
骇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

骇 Stroke Order — How to Write 骇

Stroke Order

骇 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 马, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

骇 Radical and Character Components

Components:马亥

骇 is a phono-semantic compound: 马 (horse) carries the meaning, while 亥 indicates the sound.

Radical: 马 + 6 more strokes

骇 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • hài

Meanings of 骇 in Chinese

1

hài骇

To be terrified, shocked, or startled; used to describe something frightening or appalling, often implying a sense of dread or alarm.
面对生活的惊涛骇浪，我们依然要保持乐观。
Facing the terrifying waves of life, we still need to remain optimistic.
To startle and scatter; to frighten away.
听到巨响，鸟群受惊骇散
Hearing the loud noise, the flock of birds scattered in fright.

Common Words and Phrases with 骇

1
hài骇guài怪
Be shocked and surprised.
看到那突如其来的景象，他不禁骇怪地瞪大了眼睛。
Seeing the sudden sight, he couldn't help but stare with frightened astonishment.
2
hài骇jù惧
to be terrified; to be struck with fear
面对未知的危险，他心中充满了骇惧
Facing the unknown danger, his heart was filled with terror.
3
hài骇rán然
Profoundly shocked and terrified.
他看到那突如其来的景象时，脸上露出骇然的神色。
A look of profound shock appeared on his face when he saw the sudden scene.
4
hài骇rén人
Horrifying, terrifying, or dreadful.
昨晚的雷雨交加，闪电劈在树上的景象骇人，吓得小孩子都不敢睡觉。
Last night's thunderstorm, with lightning striking the trees, was a horrifying sight that scared the children so much they couldn't sleep.
5
hài骇rén人tīng听wén闻
shocking or appalling; making one's blood run cold.
那个偏远山村发生的神秘事件，听起来真是骇人听闻。
The mysterious incident that occurred in that remote mountain village sounds truly horrifying.
6
hài骇yì异
To be astonished or shocked
当他们发现古老的遗迹里出现了现代的物品时，所有人都感到骇异。
When they discovered modern objects within the ancient ruins, everyone felt a sense of horrified bewilderment.

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Questions about 骇

What does 骇 mean in Chinese?

骇 (hài) means “To startle and scatter” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 骇?

骇 is pronounced hài in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 骇 have?

骇 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 骇?

骇 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 马. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 骇?

The radical of 骇 is 马, and 骇 is a phono-semantic compound.