How to pronounce dan xin (担心) in Chinese
Dan xin (often typed danxin) is written 担心, pinyin dān xīn. Hear 担心 (dān xīn) spoken, see what it means, then record yourself for instant AI feedback on your pronunciation.
担心
dān xīn
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Characters & meanings
to undertake; to carry
heart; mind
Common mistake
Double first (1-1): both syllables level and calm — fitting for the meaning. Note 担 is dān here; the same character read dàn means "burden".
Example sentence
别担心！
Bié dānxīn!
Don't worry!
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