lo sợ

/lɔ˧˥ sə̰ː˨˩˨/

to be afraid

Anh lo sợ đi một mình.

He is afraid to go alone.

informal

To feel fear or anxiety about something, often with a sense of unease or apprehension.

Tôi lo sợ bị thất bại.

I'm afraid of failing.

Cô ấy lo sợ bão.

She is afraid of the storm.

This phrase is commonly used to express fear or worry in everyday conversations.

Collocations

to be terrified

to be hesitant or shy

Use 'lo sợ' to express general fear or anxiety, while 'sợ hãi' is stronger and implies terror.

In formal settings, 'lo sợ' can be softened with additional context, such as 'Tôi có chút lo sợ' (I have a little fear).

Combination of 'lo' (to worry) and 'sợ' (to fear), reflecting a compound emotional state.

This phrase is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is more common in casual speech.

to worry

root

sợ

to fear

root

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