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Expressing 'to care about' with 在意 (zàiyì)
Emphasis
Wishes & Desires
Structure
Subject + (不) + 在意 + Object
Explanation
The verb 在意 (zàiyì) means "to care about" or "to mind" and expresses whether someone is concerned about or attaches importance to something. It is often used in negative sentences with 不 to indicate indifference. Place 在意 after the subject, with the object of concern following it.
Examples
别人怎么说我不在意，做好自己就行。
biérén zěnme shuō wǒ bù zàiyì, zuò hǎo zìjǐ jiù xíng.
I don't care what others say — just be the best version of yourself.
她很在意朋友对她的看法。
tā hěn zàiyì péngyou duì tā de kànfǎ.
She cares a lot about what her friends think of her.
这点小事你不用太在意。
zhè diǎn xiǎoshì nǐ bùyòng tài zàiyì.
You don't need to worry too much about this little thing.