dak1 jan4 paa3得人怕
Jyutpingdak1 jan4 paa3
Yaledāk yàhn pa
Definition
Scary, frightening, or terrifying.
colloquialdescriptionsemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the feeling of dread or unease caused by someone or something. While often interchangeable with 得人驚, it carries a slightly stronger nuance of being repulsive or intimidating rather than just frightening. It is frequently used to describe someone's appearance or a situation that makes one want to keep their distance.
Examples
That haunted house is really scary.
Why do you look so scary?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 驚, which means to feel afraid. Remember that 得人怕 describes the source of the fear, not the person experiencing the emotion.
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