scary; frightening; terrifying
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scary; frightening; terrifying; causing fear
Describes things, situations, or stories that induce fear. Can be modified by degree adverbs such as 很, 太, or 真. Often used in spoken language.
Shān山
dòng洞
yòu又
shēn深
yòu又
hēi黑
，
zhēn真
xià吓
rén人
。
The cave is deep and dark—really scary.
Nà那
gè个
guǐ鬼
gù故
shì事
tài太
xià吓
rén人
le了
，
wǒ我
wǎn晚
shang上
bù不
gǎn敢
shuì睡
jiào觉
。
That ghost story is too scary; I don't dare sleep at night.
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Bié别
xià吓
rén人
！
Wǒ我
dǎn胆
zi子
hěn很
xiǎo小
。
Don't scare me! I'm very timid.
Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
hěn很
xià吓
rén人
，
bù不
shì适
hé合
xiǎo小
hái孩
kàn看
。
This movie is very scary—not suitable for children.