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担忧
dānyōu
Description
当我们对某件事情感到不安、害怕不好的结果时，就会用“担忧”。
When we feel uneasy or afraid of a bad outcome about something, we use "担忧".
这个词比“担心”更正式一点，常常用在写文章或者说重要的事情的时候。
This word is a bit more formal than "担心" and is often used in writing or when talking about important matters.
Meanings
担忧dānyōu
to worry; to feel anxious about something
父母很担忧孩子的健康。
Parents are very worried about their child's health.
担忧dānyōu
worry; concern (as a noun)
他的话让我们很担忧。
His words made us very worried.
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Notes
- Etymology
担 means "to carry/bear" and 忧 means "worry"; together "to bear worry."
- Nuance
担忧 is more formal and written than the everyday spoken word 担心.
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