The Chinese word 担心 is commonly used to express worry, concern, or anxiety about something. It can be used in a variety of situations, such as worrying about a friend’s health, being concerned about a loved one’s safety, or feeling anxious about a work deadline. The word is often used in conjunction with other words to give more context, such as 担心别人 which means “to worry about others”, or 担心未来 which means “to worry about the future”. Overall, 担心 is a versatile word that can convey a range of emotions related to worry and concern.
Translation
Verb: to worry
Adjective: worried, anxious
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我很担心我的考试成绩 | wǒ hěn dānxīn wǒ de kǎoshì chéngjī | I’m very worried about my exam results |
| 妈妈担心我晚上一个人在家 | māmā dānxīn wǒ wǎnshàng yīgè rén zàijiā | Mom is worried about me being alone at home at night |
| 我们担心天气会影响我们的旅行计划 | wǒmen dānxīn tiānqì huì yǐngxiǎng wǒmen de lǚxíng jìhuà | We are worried that the weather will affect our travel plans |
| 他担心他的孩子会受到欺负 | tā dānxīn tā de háizi huì shòudào qīfù | He is worried that his child will be bullied |
| 她担心她的朋友不喜欢她的礼物 | tā dānxīn tā de péngyǒu bù xǐhuān tā de lǐwù | She is worried that her friend won’t like her gift |
| 我们担心公司会倒闭 | wǒmen dānxīn gōngsī huì dǎobì | We are worried that the company will go bankrupt |
| 他担心他的健康状况 | tā dānxīn tā de jiànkāng zhuàngkuàng | He is worried about his health condition |
HSK
担心 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 4.
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