顾虑

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他有种种顾虑，迟迟不肯答应。▶ —
   He had all sorts of misgivings and was slow to agree.
2. 打消顾虑，放手去做。▶ —
   Cast aside your misgivings and go for it.

Collocations

Mnemonic

顾 gù "to look back, consider" + 虑 lǜ "to worry, ponder": looking around and worrying, i.e. misgivings, scruples, hesitation. Korean renders it as "misgiving, apprehension". The worry over consequences or aftereffects that makes one hesitate to act (打消顾虑 to dispel misgivings, 后顾之忧 worries about the rear). Unlike the vague anxiety of 忧虑, 顾虑 is closer to specific concerns that cause hesitation. 顾 means "to look back, attend to" (照顾, 回顾); 虑 means "to ponder, worry" (考虑, 焦虑).

Related

Quick check

1. What is the nuance of 顾虑 versus 忧虑?

   • specific concerns that cause hesitation
   • vague anxiety
   • great joy
   • strong anger