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恐怕
kǒngpà
Description
"恐怕"用来说一件你担心会发生的事,意思差不多是"可能",但常常有不好的感觉。
"恐怕" is used to talk about something you worry might happen, similar to "probably," but often with a negative feeling.
比如天很黑的时候,你可以说:"恐怕要下雨了。"
For example, when the sky is very dark, you can say: "恐怕 it's going to rain."
Meanings
恐怕kǒngpà
probably; I'm afraid (that something bad may happen)
我恐怕来不了了。
I'm afraid I can't make it.
恐怕kǒngpà
to fear that; to be afraid that
他恐怕别人不相信他。
He's afraid others won't believe him.
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Notes
- Etymology
恐 (to fear) + 怕 (to be afraid), two near-synonyms combined.
- Nuance
unlike neutral 可能, 恐怕 adds a worried tone about an unwanted outcome.
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