担心 (dān xīn): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

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

ChinesePinyinEngish
我很担心我的考试成绩wǒ hěn dānxīn wǒ de kǎoshì chéngjīI’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 zàijiāMom 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 jìhuàWe 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 qīfùHe 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 lǐwùShe is worried that her friend won’t like her gift
我们担心公司会倒闭wǒmen dānxīn gōngsī huì dǎobìWe are worried that the company will go bankrupt
他担心他的健康状况tā dānxīn tā de jiànkāng zhuàngkuàngHe 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.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 担心 with Pinyin and English Translation