担忧 dānyōu to worry
to worry; to be concerned
How to remember 担忧: 担 carry + 忧 sad = to worry.
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How it is used
- To worry / be concerned about: 为孩子担忧 (wèi háizi dānyōu) to worry about one's child, 令人担忧 (worrying).
- More formal/written than 担心 (dānxīn, everyday 'to worry'); 担忧 carries a heavier, more serious concern.
- Often for broader issues - the future, society, health.
Example sentences
- 我们为她的安全担忧。 Wǒmen wèi tā de ānquán dānyōu.We are anxious about her safety.