This is the 990th most frequent Chinese word.
怕
"怕" means "to fear" or "to be afraid of."
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.
In this sentence, "怕" is used to express a fear or aversion to something, in this case, darkness.