What does 害怕 mean in Chinese?

害怕 (hài pà) means "to be afraid; to be scared" in Chinese. It is an HSK Level 3 word.

How do you pronounce 害怕?

害怕 is pronounced "hài pà" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 害怕?

害怕 is an HSK Level 3 word (HSK 2.0: Level 3, HSK 3.0: Level 3).

What characters make up 害怕?

害怕 is made up of the characters 害, 怕. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 害怕?

You can practice writing 害怕 using our stroke order tool.

害怕 (hài pà), to be afraid

害怕

hài pà

to be afraid; to be scared

HSK 3verb

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害怕

Definitions

(verb) to be afraid
to be scared

Example Sentences

我害怕黑暗。

Wǒ hàipà hēi'àn

I fear the dark

只怕(zhǐ pà)· I'm afraid that...

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Grammar Notes

I'm Afraid (恐怕)HSK 4

Subject + 恐怕 + Predicate

HSK & Exam Info

HSK 2.0: Level 3HSK 3.0: Level 3

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Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.

害怕

hài pà

to be afraid; to be scared

HSK 3verb

Characters in This Word

害怕

Definitions

(verb) to be afraid
to be scared

Example Sentences

我害怕黑暗。

Wǒ hàipà hēi'àn

I fear the dark

只怕(zhǐ pà)· I'm afraid that...

→

Grammar Notes

I'm Afraid (恐怕)HSK 4

Subject + 恐怕 + Predicate

HSK & Exam Info

HSK 2.0: Level 3HSK 3.0: Level 3

Study this word →

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.

害怕

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害怕

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