怯
Meaning:
afraid, lacking in courage
HSK 5
Frequency:
#2358
Pinyin:
qiè
Strokes:
8
Radical:
忄
How to Write 怯 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "怯" in Chinese
The Chinese character 怯 (qiè) means "afraid, lacking in courage". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 怯 include: 卑怯, 怯场, 怯子.
📚 Words and Phrases with 怯
Common words containing this character
卑怯
mean and cowardly
HSK 2
怯场
to have stage fright
HSK 2
怯子
person with country accent
HSK 2
畏怯
timorous
HSK 2
羞怯
shy
HSK 2
胆怯
timidity
HSK 2
露怯
to display one's ignorance
HSK 2
惊怯
cowardly and panicking
HSK 2
大勇若怯
a great hero may appear timid (idiom); the really brave person remains level-headed
HSK 4
临死不怯
equanimity in the face of death
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: heart
Semantic component: 忄
Phonetic component: 去
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "怯"?
- The pinyin is qiè
- How many strokes does "怯" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "怯" mean?
- afraid, lacking in courage
- What is the radical of "怯"?
- The radical is "忄"