恐怕

This is the 2465th most frequent Chinese word.

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恐怕

"恐怕" means "I'm afraid" or "perhaps" (expressing worry or possibility).


In this sentence, "恐怕" is used to express a concern or possibility about an event.

恐怕我们明天的计划会被延迟。

I'm afraid our plan for tomorrow may be delayed.


Here, "恐怕" conveys a likelihood that something negative is true.

这台机器恐怕已经无法修理了。

This machine might already be unrepairable.


In this instance, "恐怕" is used to introduce a speculation or possibility about an uncertain matter.

不知道那边的天气如何,恐怕会下雨。

I don't know how the weather is there; it might rain.