操心 (cāo xīn) — to worry about, to take trouble over (for someone)
Definition
操心 implies taking on the burden of worry for someone, often through effort or care, unlike 担心 which is just feeling uneasy. It pairs with 为 + person/thing and is more active and effortful than 牵挂 or 挂念, which describe quiet, distant concern.
verb
to worry aboutto take trouble over (for someone)
Examples
- 操心，。Nǐ cāo xīn zhè me duō, duì shēn tǐ bù hǎo.You worry so much; it's bad for your health.
- 操心。Mā ma zǒng shì wèi wǒ de gōng zuò cāo xīn.Mom always worries about my work.
- 操心，。Nǐ bú yòng wèi zhè jiàn shì cāo xīn, wǒ lái chǔ lǐ.You don't need to worry about this matter; I'll handle it.
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