生怕

HSK 7-9

shēngpà

fear; to dread; for fear that

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

生怕下雨，我们带了伞。

We brought an umbrella in case it rained.

他生怕别人笑话他，所以很少开口说话。

He was afraid that others would laugh at him, so he rarely spoke up.