worry about; be concerned about
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to worry about; to be concerned about
Often used in written or formal contexts to express deep concern for someone's wellbeing or situation.
Chū出
chāi差
zài在
wài外
，
shí十
fēn分
guà挂
lǜ虑
jiā家
lǐ里
de的
hái孩
zi子
。
When away on business, he worried a great deal about his children at home.
Tā他
yī一
zhí直
guà挂
lǜ虑
zhe着
mǔ母
qīn亲
de的
bìng病
qíng情
。
He has been constantly worrying about his mother's illness.
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Bù不
bì必
guà挂
lǜ虑
，
yī一
qiè切
dōu都
huì会
hǎo好
qǐ起
lái来
de的
。
There's no need to worry; everything will work out fine.
Tā她
guà挂
lǜ虑
zhe着
yuǎn远
fāng方
de的
jiā家
rén人
shì是
fǒu否
píng平
ān安
。
She worried about whether her family far away was safe.