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“be worried” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyōu lǜ

Example

我为明天的面试感到忧虑。wǒ wèi míng tiān de miàn shì gǎn dào yōu lǜ

I am worried about tomorrow's interview.

Illustration for 忧虑 (be worried)

How to say “be worried” in Chinese

“Be worried” in Chinese is 忧虑 (yōu lǜ).

An unsettled mind keeps turning over possible bad outcomes.

Full entry for 忧虑: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 忧虑

看到经济数据下滑,他开始忧虑公司的前景。kàn dào jīng jì shù jù xià huá tā kāi shǐ yōu lǜ gōng sī de qián jǐng

When he saw the economic data decline, he began to worry about the company's future.

Tips for using 忧虑

  • In formal writing and serious discussion, 忧虑 (yōulǜ, "be worried") can describe concern about broad matters such as work, health, or the future.

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