Definition
惦记 (diàn jì) means to be concerned about someone with persistent, affectionate worry — it's more personal and emotionally involved than 关心 (guān xīn), which is general care or interest. It's similar to 牵挂 (qiān guà) and 挂念 (guà niàn), but 惦记 often suggests everyday, recurring thoughts, while those two imply deeper, longer-term concern.
verb
to be concerned aboutto keep thinking about (with affection or worry)
Easily confused
- 点击diǎn jīsound-aliketo click (a link, button, icon, etc. on a screen or interface)
Examples
- 惦记。Wǒ yìzhí zài diàn jì zhe yuǎnfāng de fùmǔ.I've been constantly thinking about my parents far away.
- 惦记，。Nǐ bié diàn jì wǒ, wǒ huì zhàogù hǎo zìjǐ de.Don't worry about me — I'll take good care of myself.
- 惦记。Tā chūchāi shí zǒng diàn jì zhe jiālǐ de shì.When he's on a business trip, he's always concerned about things at home.
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