挂念

掛念

guàniàn

verb HSK 7-9 #14,112

Meanings

1 to worry about; to miss (someone)
2 to be concerned about

Characters

to hang (on one's mind)

to think of; to miss

Literally 'hanging in one's thoughts' — the person is always on your mind.

Examples

妈妈一直挂念在外地的孩子。

Māma yīzhí guàniàn zài wàidì de háizi.

Mom always worries about her children who live far away.

你不用挂念我，我很好。

Nǐ bùyòng guàniàn wǒ, wǒ hěn hǎo.

You don't need to worry about me, I'm fine.

Tips

usage

挂念 combines missing someone with worrying about them — it's the feeling parents have about children away from home. 想念 (xiǎngniàn) is pure 'missing,' while 挂念 adds a layer of concern.

Stroke Order

挂 guà

念 niàn