Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
担心
dānxīn
Description
当我们害怕不好的事情会发生的时候，就会“担心”。
When we fear that bad things might happen, we '担心'.
比如妈妈会担心孩子的身体。
For example, a mother will '担心' her child's health.
Meanings
担心dānxīn
to worry; to feel anxious about
我很担心明天的考试。
I'm very worried about tomorrow's exam.
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Notes
- Etymology
担 (to carry/bear) + 心 (heart), literally "to carry something on one's heart."
- Nuance
担心 is everyday worry; 担忧 is more formal and serious.
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