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害怕
hàipà
Description
“害怕”的意思是心里很紧张，觉得有危险。
The meaning of "害怕" is feeling very nervous and sensing danger.
很多人害怕黑，也有人害怕大狗。
Many people are afraid of the dark, and some are afraid of big dogs.
Meanings
害怕hàipà
to be afraid; to fear
我很害怕看恐怖电影。
I'm very afraid to watch horror movies.
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Notes
- Etymology
害 (to suffer/harm) + 怕 (to fear), together meaning to feel fear.
- Nuance
害怕 is the common spoken word for fear; 恐惧 is more formal and intense.
In videos
“很害怕告诉他的孩子，他就是自己偷偷地去医院”
“很多女生都很害怕那些小昆虫啊”
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