担心

dān xīn

anxious

HSK 3

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"担心" means to worry or be anxious about something. It is commonly used to express concern for people, situations, or outcomes. The word combines "" (to bear or carry) and "" (heart), metaphorically meaning carrying a burden in one's heart.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "担心" when someone expresses emotional concern, such as worrying about health, exams, or future events. It can be used both in statements and as a reassurance phrase (e.g., "担心" meaning "don't worry").

Collocations and Patterns

Tone and Register

"担心" is neutral and suitable for everyday conversation. It is polite and common in both spoken and written Chinese.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse "担心" with "害怕" (to be afraid) or "" (a more formal synonym). "担心" is more about emotional concern rather than fear.

例文

我很担心他的健康。

Wǒ hěn dān xīn tā de jiàn kāng.

I am very worried about his health.

别担心,一切都会好起来的。

Bié dān xīn, yī qiè dōu huì hǎo qǐ lái de.

Don't worry, everything will get better.

她担心考试没考好,所以复习得很努力。

Tā dān xīn kǎo shì méi kǎo hǎo, suǒ yǐ fù xí de hěn nǔ lì.

She was worried about not doing well on the exam, so she studied very hard.

你不用担心,我会帮你解决问题。

Nǐ bú yòng dān xīn, wǒ huì bāng nǐ jiě jué wèn tí.

You don't need to worry, I will help you solve the problem.

他总是担心未来的工作和生活。

Tā zǒng shì dān xīn wèi lái de gōng zuò hé shēng huó.

He is always worried about his future work and life.