虞
guess; anticipate; worry; deceive
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to guess; to anticipate; to expect
literaryUsed in literary contexts to express guessing or anticipation.
I did not anticipate this unexpected change.
I dare not accept this unexpected praise.
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His arrival was unexpected.
The world is unpredictable; we must be prepared.
I anticipated he would leave, and sure enough, he did.
verb
to worry; to be concerned; to fear
literaryUsed in literary contexts to express worry or concern about potential problems.
Building water conservancy projects ensures no worry about floods or droughts.
The family has sufficient supplies, with no fear of cold or hunger.
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Preparedness prevents disaster, allowing one to sleep without worry.
The border is peaceful, so the people have no worries.
This matter has been properly arranged, so you can rest easy.
verb
to deceive; to cheat; to swindle
literaryUsed in literary contexts to describe mutual deception or fraud.
In the business world, people deceive each other.
They deceive each other, with no trust between them.
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This person is fond of deception and cannot be easily trusted.
In troubled times, the practice of deception prevails.
The friendship between gentlemen does not value deception.