虚声恫吓 — “To make empty threats”
虚声恫吓 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make empty threats”. To bluff and try to intimidate others with an imposing but false display of strength or intention. Literally, “empty sound intimidation”.
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虚声恫吓 Pronunciation and Pinyin
虚声恫吓 Character Breakdown
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他常常虚声恫吓，但实际上并不会真的动手，大家对他已经习以为常了
He often makes empty threats, but in reality, he will not actually take action, and everyone is already used to it.
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Open the tool →Questions about 虚声恫吓
What does 虚声恫吓 mean?
虚声恫吓 (xū shēng dòng hè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make empty threats”.
How do you pronounce 虚声恫吓?
虚声恫吓 is pronounced xū shēng dòng hè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 虚声恫吓 literally mean?
Literally, 虚声恫吓 means “empty sound intimidation”. It is used to mean “to make empty threats”.
What is the Chinese definition of 虚声恫吓?
虚声：假装出一种声势。用虚张声势来恐吓别人