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Expressing 'concern' with 关切 (guānqiè)
Structure
对 + Topic + 的 + 关切
Explanation
关切 (guānqiè) means "concern," "to be concerned about," or "solicitude" and expresses deep worry or care about an issue. It is more formal than 关心 and is commonly used in news, diplomatic, and official contexts. It often appears as a noun at the end of a phrase, as in 对…的关切 (concern about...).
Examples
国际社会对气候变化问题表达了深切的关切。
Guójì shèhuì duì qìhòu biànhuà wèntí biǎodá le shēnqiè de guānqiè.
The international community has expressed deep concern over the issue of climate change.
政府对民众的健康问题十分关切。
Zhèngfǔ duì mínzhòng de jiànkāng wèntí shífēn guānqiè.
The government is deeply concerned about public health issues.
代表团就贸易争端表达了严重关切。
Dàibiǎotuán jiù màoyì zhēngduān biǎodá le yánzhòng guānqiè.
The delegation expressed serious concern over the trade dispute.