hung2 geoi6 gam2恐懼感恐惧感
Jyutpinghung2 geoi6 gam2
Yalehúng geuih gám
Definition
A feeling of fear or dread.
neutralemotion
How it's used
This term is more formal and analytical than simply saying驚. It is typically used in psychological or descriptive contexts to describe an internal state or a lingering feeling rather than an immediate reaction to danger. You will often hear it in news reports or when someone is reflecting on their emotional state after an event.
Examples
When she saw the cockroach, a sense of fear immediately welled up.
Do you feel a sense of fear when facing this challenge?
Related words
Common phrases
to develop a sense of fear
to overcome a sense of fear
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday speech when you are simply scared of something, as it sounds overly clinical or dramatic. For common situations like being afraid of heights or spiders, just use驚.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
