僒 (jiǒng) - In a difficult position & constrained

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jiǒng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

僒 · jiǒng

In a difficult position;

constrained;

awkward posture;

to feign madness.

In a difficult positionconstrainedawkward posture

Usage highlights

Constrained appearanceFeigning madnessAwkward postureDifficult positionConstrained and struggling

Synonyms

  • 窘— embarrassed; awkward
  • 困— trapped; difficult position

Antonyms

  • 舒— comfortable; at ease
  • 畅— smooth; unimpeded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He appeared constrained and awkward (僒僒然).
  • The ancient text describes someone feigning madness (佯狂若僒).
  • The posture looked uncomfortable and forced (僒屈).

Collocations

  • Constrained appearance(僒僒然)
  • Feigning madness(佯狂若僒)
  • Awkward posture(僒屈)
  • Difficult position(僒窘)
  • Constrained and struggling(僒蹇)

Idioms

  • Feigning madness and acting constrained(佯狂若僒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing constrained postures or feigned behavior.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars of classical Chinese.

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