Definition
恐怖 (kǒngbù) as an adjective means 'terrifying' — it is stronger and more intense than 可怕 (kěpà 'scary'), often used for extreme horror. It is also more formal and intense than the colloquial 吓人 (xià rén 'scary'). As an attributive modifier (e.g. 恐怖袭击), it specifically means 'terrorist' — a sense not shared by any listed sibling.
adjective
terrifyinghorriblefrightening(attributive) terrorist (e.g. 恐怖袭击, 恐怖分子)
Examples
- 恐怖。Zhège chuánshuō tīng qǐlái hěn kǒng bù.This legend sounds very scary.
- 恐怖。Zhèngfǔ zhèngzài dǎjī kǒng bù huódòng.The government is cracking down on terrorist activities.
- 恐怖。Nà chǎng shìgù de kǒng bù chǎngmiàn ràng rén nánwàng.The terrifying scene of that accident was unforgettable.
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