惦记

惦記

diànjì

verb HSK 7-9 #10,973

Meanings

1 to think about
2 to keep thinking about
3 to be concerned about

Characters

to think of; to worry about

Examples

妈妈总是惦记着在外地的孩子。

Māma zǒngshì diànjì zhe zài wàidì de háizi.

Mom always thinks about her child who is away from home.

别惦记工作了，好好休息吧。

Bié diànjì gōngzuò le, hǎohǎo xiūxi ba.

Stop thinking about work; get some good rest.

Tips

usage

惦记 implies warm, caring thoughts about someone or something. It is more emotional than 想念 (to miss).

Stroke Order

惦 diàn

记 jì