(juàn) - to be concerned about & to care for

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juàn | 14 strokes | radical:

· juàn

to be concerned about;

to care for;

to be attached to;

to think of constantly

to be concerned aboutto care forto be attached to

Usage highlights

to be concerned aboutto care forconstant concernto think of constantlydeep attachmentto worry about

Synonyms

  • to think of; to miss
  • to care for; to look after
  • to be attached to; to love
  • to think; to consider

Antonyms

  • to forget
  • to abandon; to discard
  • indifferent; unconcerned

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is always concerned about his family (慻念家人).
  • She cares deeply for her friends (慻顾朋友).
  • The mother constantly thinks of her child (母亲慻念孩子).

Collocations

  • to be concerned about(慻念)
  • to care for(慻顾)
  • constant concern(慻慻)
  • to think of constantly(慻思)
  • deep attachment(慻恋)
  • to worry about(慻虑)

Idioms

  • Constantly concerned and caring(慻慻在心)
  • Deeply attached and unable to forget(慻恋不忘)
  • Always thinking of and caring for(慻念顾惜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Represents deep emotional attachment and constant concern in relationships.
  • Reflects traditional values of familial piety and loyalty.

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