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擔心 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • anxious adj Feeling nervous or worried, especially about something uncertain or upcoming.
  • concern noun A feeling of worry about something.
  • troubled adj Anxious, worried, or burdened by difficulties.
  • worried adj Feeling anxious or afraid because of something that has happened, or might happen.
  • worry verb To feel anxious or uneasy about something.

Senses

擔心 is used for these senses in English:

  • anxious Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.
  • concern That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
  • don't worry Indicates to the interlocutor not to worry (feel anxiety) about something.
  • troubled Anxious, worried, careworn.
  • worried Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
  • worry A strong feeling of anxiety.

anxious — full definition

  1. adj Feeling nervous or worried, especially about something uncertain or upcoming.
  2. adj Eagerly wanting something, often with a hint of impatience.

concern — full definition

  1. noun A feeling of worry about something.
  2. noun A business or company.
  3. verb To relate to, affect, or be of importance to someone.
  4. verb To cause someone to worry.

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