担心

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What does "担心" mean in English?

to worry

我担心考试会失败。

I'm worried that I'll fail the exam.


How to use "担心" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

general

To feel anxious or concerned about something that might happen in the future.

妈妈总是担心我的安全。

Mom is always worried about my safety.

他担心天气会影响比赛。

He's worried that the weather might affect the match.

This is a common verb used to express concern or anxiety about potential negative outcomes.

Collocations

担心什么worry about what担心失去worry about losing担心健康worry about health

Related Phrases

别担心phrase
don't worry
担心什么phrase
worry about what

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'担心' is often used with the object of concern, such as '担心天气' (worry about the weather) or '担心健康' (worry about health).

Gold Rule

Usage Context

'担心' is typically used to express concern about future events or situations that may have negative outcomes.

Word Origin

The word '担心' is composed of '担' (dān, meaning 'to carry') and '心' (xīn, meaning 'heart'). Together, they metaphorically represent the burden of worry on one's heart.

Usage Notes

This word is commonly used in everyday conversations to express concern or anxiety. It can be used with various objects, such as '担心天气' (worry about the weather) or '担心健康' (worry about health).

Word Breakdown

担
to carry
root
+
心
heart
root
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