This is the 990th most frequent Chinese word.
怕
"怕" means "to fear" or "to be afraid of."
In this sentence, "怕" is used to express a fear or aversion to something, in this case, darkness.
我怕黑。
I am afraid of the dark.
Here, "怕" indicates concern or worry about a potential negative outcome.
她怕赶不上飞机。
She is afraid of missing the flight.
In this sentence, "怕" conveys a sense of fearing or being aware of authority, emphasizing respect and understanding as complementary.