No. 990 in Chinese
怕
"怕" means "to fear" or "to be afraid of."
In a sentence
我怕黑。
I am afraid of the dark.
In this sentence, "怕" is used to express a fear or aversion to something, in this case, darkness.
她怕赶不上飞机。
She is afraid of missing the flight.
Here, "怕" indicates concern or worry about a potential negative outcome.
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.
In this sentence, "怕" conveys a sense of fearing or being aware of authority, emphasizing respect and understanding as complementary.
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