Definition

1. 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.)