担忧 (dān yōu) — to worry, to be concerned
Definition
担忧 (dānyōu) is a written, more formal way to say 'to worry' — similar to 担心 but mostly used in writing. Conveys a sustained concern rather than a passing anxiety.
verb
to worryto be concerned
Examples
- 担忧。Wǒ hěn dān yōu tā de jiàn kāng.I'm very worried about his health.
- 担忧？Nǐ dān yōu míng tiān de kǎo shì ma?Are you worried about tomorrow's exam?
- 担忧。Zhè jiàn shì ràng wǒ gǎn dào dān yōu.This matter makes me feel worried.
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