担心 (dānxīn) — how to say "to worry" in Chinese

担心

To worry

Character composition

to bear responsibility

heart, mind

Radicals / Keys

Heart

#61 · xīn · 3 strokes

Hand

#64 · shǒu · 3 strokes

Examples

你这么晚还没到家,我一直很担心,给你打了好几个电话。

You haven't returned home so late, I've been very worried and called you several times.

我有点担心你。

I'm a little worried about you.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 担心 (dānxīn) — to worry

[dānxīn-] Dan Cinnamon 🍩 is carrying a heavy box labeled 担心 "TO WORRY", feeling the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. His heart ❤️ races as he imagines the responsibility inside, pondering how he will manage the task.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to worry" in Chinese?

"to worry" in Chinese is 担心 (dānxīn).

What does 担心 mean in English?

担心 (dānxīn) means "To worry".

How is 担心 pronounced?

It is pronounced dānxīn (written as danxin). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "to worry" in Chinese characters?

It is written 担心.

What HSK level is 担心?

担心 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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