Definition
忧心忡忡 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'extremely worried or anxious'. The character 忡 (chōng) describes a heavy, unsettled heart. It is used in both spoken and written Chinese to describe a state of deep concern, often about an ongoing or anticipated problem. The tone is serious — it implies more than everyday worry.
f.e.
worried and anxiousheavy-hearted
Examples
- ，忧心忡忡。Zuìjìn gōngzuò yālì hěn dà, tā zhěngtiān yōu xīn chōng chōng.He's been under a lot of work pressure lately, and he's worried and anxious all day.
- ，忧心忡忡。Mǔqīn shēngbìng zhùyuàn, nǚ'ér yōu xīn chōng chōng de shǒu zài chuáng biān.With her mother hospitalized, the daughter stayed by the bedside, full of worry.
- ，忧心忡忡。Kǎoshì jiéguǒ hái méi chūlái, xuéshēng men dōu yōu xīn chōng chōng de.The exam results haven't come out yet, and all the students are anxious.
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