fear · to dread · I'm afraid that... · perhaps · maybe

kǒng pà

k+ǒng·3rd tonep+à·4th tone

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It would take forever for me to explain everything.

我就算说上三天三夜，恐怕也不能把一切解释清楚。

I am afraid that I shall not be free till the examination is over.

恐怕直到考试结束前我都没空。

I'm afraid you misunderstood me.

恐怕你误解我了。

I am afraid I can't help you.

我恐怕不能帮你了。

I'm afraid I differ with you on this point.

恐怕就这点上，我和你持不同意见。

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