担心 (dānxīn) — to worry; worried
HSK 3 | verb/adjective | to feel anxious or concerned about something
担心 (dānxīn)
担心 means to worry or feel anxious about someone or something.
Meanings
- [verb] to worry; to be concerned about
- [adjective] worried; anxious
Example Sentences
妈妈总是担心我的健康。 Māma zǒngshì dānxīn wǒ de jiànkāng. My mom always worries about my health.
不用担心，一切都会好起来的。 Búyòng dānxīn, yīqiē dōu huì hǎo qǐlái de. Don't worry; everything will be fine.
他担心考试会不及格。 Tā dānxīn kǎoshì huì bù jígé. He is worried that he will fail the exam.
你看起来很担心，发生什么事了？ Nǐ kàn qǐlái hěn dānxīn, fāshēng shénme shì le? You look worried; what happened?
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 不用担心 | no need to worry |
| 担心某人 | to worry about someone |
| 为...担心 | to worry about... |
| 非常担心 | very worried |
| 别担心 | don't worry |
Memory Hook
担 (to carry/bear) + 心 (heart): you are carrying your heart with worry, burdened by concern.