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生怕

shēng pà
HSK 7

English Meaning

to fear; afraid; extremely nervous; for fear that; to avoid; so as not to

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生怕知道得越多 容易惹火烧身
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Knowing this court secret is a death sentence, so keeping you in the dark keeps you safe.”

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王爷本来想瞒着谢嫔娘娘

“He had intended to keep this from you,”

“fearing that the more you knew, the more likely you would get into trouble.”

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那太后现在独揽朝政 如日中天

“Her Majesty now holds absolute power and is at the height of her influence.”

《成何体统》 · historical_and_court
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她急得到处打听 生怕你吃了亏
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Do not take her love for granted; she fought desperately to protect your future.”

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当初老爷 要把你嫁给柳家

“Back then, the master wanted to marry you to the Liu family.”

“She asked everywhere in a hurry. For fear that others will pick on you.”

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荣哥儿不想读书 她就求着老爷 让他改学生意

“Rong doesn't want to study, so she begged the master to let him learn how to do business.”

《良陈美锦》 · family_and_home
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生怕他给我送的是 糖衣炮弹
HSK 7 00:03
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十二分地小心

“very careful.”

“I was afraid he would send me a suger-coated bullet.”

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可结果呢

“But in the end,”

《狂飙》 · workplace
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