Chinese

kǒngpà
Meaning: afraid that...; probably
Part of Speech: Adverb, Verb

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Handwriting

恐
怕

Example sentences

I'm afraid it's going to rain today.
這場糾紛若不是他居中疏通排解,恐怕很難收場。
这场纠纷若不是他居中疏通排解,恐怕很难收场。
If he hadn't mediated this dispute, it probably would have been very difficult to end.
你只穿一件薄衫,恐怕無法抵擋外頭刺骨的寒風。
你只穿一件薄衫,恐怕无法抵挡外头刺骨的寒风。
You are only wearing a thin shirt; I'm afraid you can't withstand the piercing cold wind outside.
這件事裡恐怕另有玄機。
这件事里恐怕另有玄机。
I'm afraid there's another hidden mystery in this matter.

Usage Notes

Used to express concern or estimation about an event, often negative.

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