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只怕
zhǐpà
1. I'm afraid that...
2. perhaps
3. maybe
4. very likely

Character Breakdown

只
zhī
only, merely, just
HSK 3 5 丶
怕
pà
to fear, to be afraid of; apprehensive
HSK 3 8 丶

Compound Words (3)

不怕官,只怕管
bùpàguān,zhǐpàguǎn
lit. it is not an official to be feared, but a person in direct control over sb (proverb)
不怕不识货,只怕货比货
bùpàbùshíhuò,zhǐpàhuòbǐhuò
lit. don't worry about not knowing goods, but about comparing them (proverb)
天下无难事,只怕有心人
tiānxiàwúnánshì,zhǐpàyǒuxīnrén
lit. nothing is difficult on this earth, if your mind is set (idiom)

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