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牵挂

qiān guà
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to worry about
  2. 2. to be concerned about

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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放心
fàng xīn

to feel relieved

放下心来，不担心

Related words

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思念
sī niàn

to think of

一般指对不在身边的人或事物的想念

Synonyms

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惦记
diàn jì

to think of

心里总是想念着、不放心

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 心中 or 心里, as in 心中牵挂 or 心里牵挂, to emphasize emotional concern.

Common mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 牵挂 with 担心. 牵挂 emphasizes a lingering emotional attachment and longing, while 担心 is simply to worry about a situation. 牵挂 is often used for people you care about deeply.

Example Sentences

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他在国外，心里总 牵挂 着家人。
He is abroad and always has his family on his mind.

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Child Words of 牵挂

挂
guà

to hang or suspend (from a hook etc)

牵
qiān

to lead along