生怕
shēng​pà HSK7

for fear that

  • created sense approved 生怕 · shēng​pà · fear

    生怕

    shēng​pà

    fear

    to be afraid or extremely nervous about a specific outcome or possibility

    他整晚提心吊胆，生怕自己考试不及格。

    verb

    created sense

  • created sense approved 生怕 · shēng​pà · for fear that

    生怕

    shēng​pà

    for fear that

    lest; so as to avoid; used to indicate an action taken to prevent a negative consequence

    他小心翼翼地关上门，生怕惊动了邻居。

    verb

    created sense