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牵挂
qiānguà
Description
"牵挂"的意思是心里一直想着某个人或某件事，因为担心或在乎他们。
"牵挂" means to keep thinking about someone or something because of concern or care.
父母常常牵挂在外地工作的孩子。
Parents often 牵挂 their children working far away.
Meanings
牵挂qiānguà
to worry about; keep thinking of
妈妈总是牵挂着我。
Mom is always worried about me.
牵挂qiānguà
a worry or concern in one's heart
孩子长大了，她少了一份牵挂。
As the child grows up, she worries less.
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Notes
- Etymology
牵 (to pull) + 挂 (to hang), literally the heart being 'pulled and hung' by someone.
- Nuance
warmer and more emotional than 担心; implies loving concern for people you care about.
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