dān xīn
worry
我担心他生病了。
wǒ dānxīn tā shēngbìngle.
I'm worried that he's sick.
她担心考试不及格。
tā dānxīn kǎoshì bùjígé.
She's worried that she'll fail the exam.
他们担心明天会下雨。
tāmen dānxīn míngtiān huì xiàyǔ.
They're worried that it'll rain tomorrow.
忧虑 (yōulǜ)
worry
挂念 (guàniàn)
be concerned about
放心 (fàngxīn)
rest assured
安心 (ānxīn)
feel at ease
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The Chinese word 担心 (dānxīn) is composed of two characters: 担 (dān) and 心 (xīn). 担 means "to carry" or "to bear", while 心 means "heart" or "mind". Together, they form the compound word 担心, which literally means "to carry worry in one's heart". This compound word is used to express the feeling of worry, anxiety, or concern about something. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as worrying about a job interview, a family member's health, or the future. The word 担心 is commonly used in everyday speech and writing, and it is an important word to know for HSK learners who want to express their feelings and concerns in Chinese.
