This is the 990th most frequent Chinese word.


"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.

小孩子不能只怕父母,更要尊重和理解他们。

Children should not only fear their parents but also respect and understand them.