揪心 jiū xīn

anxious; worried; lit. grips the heart

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 28058th word

Definitions

  1. 1. anxious
  2. 2. worried
  3. 3. lit. grips the heart

Characters

Character Meaning
揪 jiū
to grab firmly and pull; to seize; to clutch
心 xīn HSK 3
heart; mind; intention