Definitions

1. 1. to fret over the worries of long-departed people (idiom); to worry unnecessarily
2. 2. crying over spilt milk
3. 3. often used with negatives, e.g. no need to worry about past issues

Components

• 替 tì – to substitute for
• 古人 gǔ rén – people from ancient times
• 担忧 dān yōu – to worry