伌 (ài) - To be in distress & to be in a difficult situation

伌Tone 4

ài ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

安

伌 · ài

To be in distress;

to be in a difficult situation;

to suffer hardship.

To be in distressto be in a difficult situationto suffer hardship.

Usage highlights

Distress and hardshipDifficult situationTo suffer hardshipTo endure distressHardship and suffering

Synonyms

  • 困— difficulty; hardship
  • 苦— suffering; hardship
  • 难— difficulty; disaster

Antonyms

  • 安— peace; safety
  • 乐— happiness; joy
  • 逸— ease; comfort

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He faced great hardship (身处伌境).
  • The people suffered during the famine (饥荒中百姓受伌).
  • They endured difficult circumstances (他们忍受伌苦).

Collocations

  • Distress and hardship(伌苦)
  • Difficult situation(伌境)
  • To suffer hardship(受伌)
  • To endure distress(忍伌)
  • Hardship and suffering(伌难)

Idioms

  • To face difficulties and hardships(身处伌境)
  • To endure suffering and distress(忍伌负重)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears in classical texts to describe states of distress or hardship.

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