僝 (chán) - To suffer & to be in distress

僝Tone 2

chán ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

僝 · chán

To suffer;

to be in distress;

to be haggard;

to blame;

to reprimand;

also appears in classical Chinese compound words.

To sufferto be in distressto be haggard

Usage highlights

To suffer povertyTo reprimandHaggard appearanceDistress and sorrowTo endure hardshipTo blame and scold

Synonyms

  • 苦— suffering, hardship
  • 难— difficulty, hardship
  • 责— blame, reprimand
  • 悴— haggard, worn-out

Antonyms

  • 乐— happy, joyful
  • 安— peaceful, secure
  • 康— healthy, well

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He suffered greatly from poverty (贫僝).
  • The official reprimanded the subordinate (僝责).
  • She looked haggard after the ordeal (僝僽).
  • The poet wrote about his distress (僝愁).

Collocations

  • To suffer poverty(贫僝)
  • To reprimand(僝责)
  • Haggard appearance(僝僽)
  • Distress and sorrow(僝愁)
  • To endure hardship(僝苦)
  • To blame and scold(僝詈)

Idioms

  • Suffering from poverty and distress(贫僝交迫)
  • Haggard and weary(僝僽憔悴)
  • Blaming and reprimanding(僝责不已)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears primarily in classical Chinese literature and poetry to describe suffering or distress.
  • Often used in compound words with other characters expressing negative states or emotions.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, maintaining a classical literary feel.

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