啒 (gǔ) - Gǔ — to be depressed, melancholy, or discontented & an archaic character with limited modern usage, primarily

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gǔ ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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啒 · gǔ

Gǔ — to be depressed, melancholy, or discontented;

an archaic character with limited modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.

Gǔ — to be depressed, melancholy, or discontentedan archaic character with limited modern usage, primarily

Usage highlights

MelancholicDiscontented appearanceDepressed and sorrowfulSigh of discontent

Synonyms

  • 郁— depressed, melancholy
  • 闷— bored, depressed
  • 愁— worried, sorrowful

Antonyms

  • 乐— happy, joyful
  • 喜— delighted, pleased
  • 欢— joyful, merry

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply melancholic (啒郁).
  • The poem expresses discontent (啒然).
  • An archaic term for depression (啒怛).

Collocations

  • Melancholic(啒郁)
  • Discontented appearance(啒然)
  • Depressed and sorrowful(啒怛)
  • Sigh of discontent(啒叹)

Idioms

  • Deeply melancholic and sorrowful(啒郁不乐)
  • Sighing with discontent(啒然长叹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character primarily used in classical Chinese literature.
  • Often appears in poetic contexts describing melancholy or discontent.
  • Not commonly used in modern Mandarin, making it obscure for contemporary readers.

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