gwo3 leoi6過慮过虑
Jyutpinggwo3 leoi6
Yalegwo leuih
Definition
To worry unnecessarily or be overanxious.
writtenemotion
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or written contexts to describe someone who is excessively concerned or anxious about potential problems. While it shares the meaning of worrying, it carries a slightly more intellectual or detached tone compared to the common spoken term 擔心. It is less frequently used in casual, everyday conversation where people would prefer phrases like 諗多咗.
Examples
You don't need to worry, the matter will be settled very soon.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the literal meaning of filtering something, such as water or light, which is also written as 過濾. Ensure the context clearly distinguishes between the psychological state of anxiety and the physical process of straining substances.
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