English–Chinese
“probably” in Chinese
How to say “probably” in Chinese
“Probably” in Chinese is 恐怕 (kǒng pà).
An uncertain possibility viewed through a veil of concern, often making the forecast sound careful and restrained.
Example sentences with 恐怕
他没回复信息，恐怕是忘了。tā méi huí fù xìn xī kǒng pà shì wàng le
He didn't reply to the message; he probably forgot.
Tips for using 恐怕
- In everyday conversation, this word can make an unwelcome statement or refusal sound more tactful by presenting it with hesitation rather than certainty.
Other Chinese words for “probably”
估计他已经走了。gū jì tā yǐ jīng zǒu le
He has probably already left.
他多半不会来。tā duō bàn bú huì lái
He probably won't come.