English–Chinese
“fear” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkǒng jù
Example
我在黑暗中感到恐惧。wǒ zài hēi àn zhōng gǎn dào kǒng jù
I feel fear in the dark.
How to say “fear” in Chinese
“Fear” in Chinese is 恐惧 (kǒng jù).
A powerful inner alarm rises when danger feels real and can range from sudden fright to sustained terror.
Example sentences with 恐惧
面对突发状况，他没有被恐惧击倒。miàn duì tū fā zhuàng kuàng tā méi yǒu bèi kǒng jù jī dào
When faced with an unexpected situation, he was not overcome by fear.
Tips for using 恐惧
- In everyday conversation, this noun is more formal or literary than the short, common expressions for an immediate scare, while it suits serious descriptions and psychological terms.