E

/'iədrɔps/

Thân thiện

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To fear; to be afraid of: To feel anxiety or apprehension about a possible or likely event, situation, or outcome.
   • To suspect or think (something negative is likely): To hold a belief or suspicion that an undesirable event may occur.
   • (Archaic/Literary) To feel bashful or shy: To experience a feeling of modest reserve or awkwardness.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Tôi e cô ta không đến. (I am afraid she will not come.)
  • Chúng tôi e rằng kế hoạch sẽ thất bại. (We fear that the plan will fail.)
  • Anh ấy e sự thay đổi. (He is afraid of change.)
  • E rằng trời sắp mưa. (I suspect it is about to rain.)

Advanced Usage

• "e ngại": to be apprehensive or hesitant, often due to worry or concern.

  • Cô ấy e ngại không dám phát biểu. (She was too apprehensive to speak up.)

• "e dè": to be cautious, reserved, or hold back due to fear or respect.

  • Học sinh mới còn rất e dè. (The new student is still very reserved.)

Variants and Related Words

• E thẹn (adj/verb): to be shy, bashful.

  • Cô bé nhìn khách lạ với vẻ e thẹn. (The little girl looked at the stranger shyly.)

• E sợ (verb): to fear, to be frightened (a stronger, more direct fear than "e" alone).

  • Đừng e sợ thất bại. (Do not fear failure.)

Synonyms

• Fear: to be afraid of something dangerous or unpleasant.
• Apprehend: to anticipate with anxiety or fear.
• Suspect: to think something is likely, especially something negative.
• Hesitate: to pause due to indecision or reluctance.

Related Idioms

• E lệ: to be timid and polite, often used to describe a demure manner.

  • Cô dâu trông thật e lệ. (The bride looks very demure.)

• Mặt dày mày dạn, chẳng e chẳng sợ: (To be thick-skinned and brazen, fearing nothing) Describes someone who is shameless and unafraid of consequences.

  • Hắn ta mặt dày mày dạn, chẳng e chẳng sợ ai. (He is shameless and fears no one.)

Học thuật

verb

1. to fear; to be afraid
   • Tôi e cô ta không đến
     I am afraid she will not come