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How to express concern with 恐怕 (kǒngpà) in Chinese

恐怕 (kǒngpà) + Clause

Expressing concern with "恐怕 (kǒngpà)"

HSK 4Adverbs

Rule structure

恐怕 (kǒngpà) means "I’m afraid, perhaps". It expresses worry or uncertainty, often about a negative outcome. It softens the tone.

Examples

恐怕他来不了了。

Kǒngpà tā lái bù liǎo le.

I’m afraid he won’t be able to come.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing concern with "恐怕 (kǒngpà)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 恐怕 (kǒngpà) + Clause. For example: 恐怕他来不了了。 — “I’m afraid he won’t be able to come.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

恐怕他来不了了。 — “I’m afraid he won’t be able to come.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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