This is the 7124th most frequent Chinese word.


"Disaster," "calamity," or "misfortune."


祸 is used to signify trouble or disaster, often as a consequence of speech.

祸从口出,病从口入。

Disaster comes out of the mouth, sickness enters through the mouth.


祸 is used to denote significant trouble or misfortune caused by an event or action.

他因为一时疏忽,招惹了大祸。

Due to a moment's negligence, he brought great trouble upon himself.


祸 represents calamity or harm that requires resolution or intervention.

她经常为别人消除祸患。

She often eliminates calamities for others.