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怕

pàHSK 3

怕 (pà) is an HSK 3 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto fear

    • EX
      我怕黑，所以晚上不想一个人出门。

      I'm afraid of the dark, so I don't want to go out alone at night.

    • EX
      别怕，这个问题不难。

      Don't be afraid. This question isn't difficult.

2

adverb 副

  1. EnglishI'm afraid that; perhaps

    • EX
      他这么晚还没来，怕是忘了时间。

      He still hasn't come this late. I'm afraid he may have forgotten the time.

    • EX
      外面天很黑，怕要下雨了。

      It's very dark outside. I'm afraid it's going to rain.