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    Using 恐惧 (kǒngjù) to express 'fear'

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    恐惧 + Verb Phrase / 感到 + 恐惧

    Explanation

    The word 恐惧 (kǒngjù) means 'fear' or 'dread,' describing a deep, intense feeling of terror. It can function as both a noun and a verb in Chinese. As a noun, it often appears as the subject or object of a sentence; as a verb, it means 'to fear' or 'to be terrified of.'

    Examples

    • 她心中充满了恐惧，一步也不敢往前走。

      tā xīn zhōng chōngmǎn le kǒngjù, yī bù yě bù gǎn wǎng qián zǒu.

      Her heart was filled with fear, and she didn't dare take a single step forward.

    • 孩子们恐惧黑暗，不敢一个人睡觉。

      háizimen kǒngjù hēi'àn, bù gǎn yī gè rén shuìjiào.

      The children are afraid of the dark and don't dare sleep alone.

    • 他努力克服内心的恐惧，终于开口说话了。

      tā nǔlì kèfú nèixīn de kǒngjù, zhōngyú kāikǒu shuōhuà le.

      He tried hard to overcome his inner fear and finally spoke up.

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