忧虑 (yōu lǜ) — to worry about, to be anxious about
Definition
A fairly written, slightly more formal word for 'worry / be anxious about', stronger and more literary than the everyday 担心 or 愁. Often used for sustained, deeper concern rather than a passing worry.
verb
to worry aboutto be anxious about
Examples
- 忧虑。Tā měi tiān dōu zài yōu lǜ hái zi de ān quán.She worries about her child's safety every day.
- 忧虑。Nǐ bù xū yào wèi zhè jiàn shì ér yōu lǜ.You don't need to worry about this matter.
- 忧虑。Tā yōu lǜ zì jǐ de wèi lái gōng zuò.He worries about his future job.
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