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怕 (pà): to fear; (perhaps)

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HSK 3verb, (adverb)

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: to fear; (perhaps)
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb, (adverb)
HSK level: HSK 3
Strokes: 8
Radical: 忄
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

to be afraid
to fear
to dread
to be unable to endure
perhaps
to be afraid
to fear
to dread
to be unable to endure
to be unable to stand (often in rhetorical questions)
perhaps
probably
I'm afraid that (as an adverb)
surname Pa

Chinese explanation

表示害怕、恐惧，遇到危险或困难时心里不安
也表示担心、恐怕，对可能发生的事感到忧虑
还可用作姓。

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Example sentences

I've been afraid of dogs since I was little.

The sky is so overcast; it looks like it's going to rain.

He was afraid of being late, so he left very early.

I can't stand this kind of hardship; it's too unbearable.

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