The Chinese word **惦记** (diànjì) is a compound verb formed by combining two characters with related meanings: **惦** (diàn), which conveys a sense of thinking about someone or something with concern or longing, and **记** (jì), which means "to remember" or "to record." Together, they create a nuanced meaning that is greater than the sum of its parts, specifically describing the act of constantly keeping someone or something in one's thoughts with affectionate worry or tender concern, akin to "to have on one's mind" or "to be anxious about." This formation follows a common pattern in Chinese where two synonymous or semantically linked characters are joined to express a more specific and emotionally resonant concept.