吓人 xiàrén to scare
to scare; scary; frightening
How to remember 吓人: 吓 to scare + 人 person = to scare.
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How it is used
- Scary/frightening as a reaction word - 太吓人了 (tài xiàrén le) that's terrifying!; can describe a scene, sight, or even a shocking amount.
- Predicate/exclamatory, colloquial. Compare the verb 吓 (xià, to scare) plus 人 (rén): the thing frightens people.
Example sentences
- 我总觉得木偶戏有点吓人。 Wǒ zǒng juéde mùǒuxì yǒudiǎn xiàrén.I always find puppet shows a bit creepy.