quan ngại
Definition
- Verb:
- To be concerned about / to worry about: To feel anxious, troubled, or uneasy about a potential problem, difficulty, or negative outcome.
- To consider important / to take seriously: To regard a matter as significant enough to require attention or caution.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Chính phủ quan ngại về tốc độ lây lan của dịch bệnh. (The government is concerned about the speed of the disease's spread.)
- Chúng tôi quan ngại rằng dự án có thể bị chậm tiến độ. (We are worried that the project may fall behind schedule.)
- Anh ấy không quan ngại đến những lời chỉ trích. (He does not pay heed to the criticism.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in formal, official, or written contexts (e.g., news reports, official statements, academic writing) to express serious concern.
- Can be used to introduce a clause explaining the cause of concern.
- Cộng đồng quốc tế quan ngại rằng cuộc xung đột sẽ leo thang. (The international community is concerned that the conflict will escalate.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lo ngại (v): A very close synonym, also meaning "to worry" or "to be apprehensive." can sometimes sound slightly more formal or objective than .
Synonyms
- To be concerned: To be interested and troubled about a situation.
- To worry: To feel anxious about something.
- To apprehend: To anticipate with anxiety or fear (more formal).
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Không quan ngại: To not be concerned about; to not let something be a hindrance.
- Cô ấy không quan ngại đường sá xa xôi. (She is not daunted by the long and distant road.)