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牵挂

qiān guà

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to worry about
  • to be concerned about

Definition

牵挂指心中挂念、惦记某人或某事,通常带有情感上的关心和担忧。

To be concerned about or worry over someone or something, often with emotional attachment.

Usage

多用于表达对亲人、朋友或远方的某人的思念和关心,也可以用于对未完成或未处理的事情的挂念。

Often used to express longing and concern for family, friends, or someone far away, as well as for unfinished or unresolved matters.

Examples

  • 1 父母总是牵挂在外的孩子。 (Parents are always concerned about their children who are away from home.)
  • 2 他离家多年,对家乡的牵挂从未减少。 (He has been away from home for many years, and his longing for his hometown has never diminished.)
  • 3 工作上的事情让他心里总有牵挂。 (Work matters always leave him with a sense of concern.)
  • 4 牵挂着他的健康,经常打电话问候。 (She worries about his health and often calls to check on him.)
  • 5 即使身在远方,对亲人的牵挂也时刻在心。 (Even when far away, the concern for family is always in the heart.)

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