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可怕
kěpà
Description
"可怕"用来形容让人害怕的事物或情况。
"可怕" is used to describe things or situations that cause fear.
比如可怕的天气、可怕的病，都会让人觉得很害怕。
For example, scary weather or scary diseases can make people feel very afraid.
Meanings
可怕kěpà
frightening; terrible; scary
昨天晚上做了一个可怕的梦。
I had a scary dream last night.
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Notes
- Etymology
可 (worth, -able) + 怕 (to fear), literally "worthy of fear".
- Nuance
恐怖 is stronger/more horrifying; 可怕 is common everyday "scary".
In videos
“哎哟，第一次听这个词，是有点可怕的，”
“中国人觉得去养老院是有一点可怕的。”
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