嫶 (qiáo) - Sad, sorrowful appearance & despondent look

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嫶 · qiáo

Sad, sorrowful appearance;

despondent look;

used to describe a distressed or melancholy facial expression.

Sad, sorrowful appearancedespondent lookused to describe a distressed or melancholy facial

Usage highlights

Sorrowful appearanceDespondent lookDistressed expressionHaggard and sadMelancholy countenance

Synonyms

  • 憔— haggard, worn-out
  • 悴— wan, sallow, distressed
  • 忧— worried, anxious
  • 愁— sorrowful, sad

Antonyms

  • 喜— happy, delighted
  • 乐— joyful, cheerful
  • 欢— merry, joyous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She looked sad and despondent (面容嫶悴).
  • The widow appeared sorrowful and haggard (嫶妍憔悴).
  • His face showed a deeply distressed expression (神色嫶然).

Collocations

  • Sorrowful appearance(嫶容)
  • Despondent look(嫶色)
  • Distressed expression(嫶然)
  • Haggard and sad(嫶悴)
  • Melancholy countenance(嫶貌)

Idioms

  • Looking sad and despondent(嫶妍憔悴)
  • Wearing a sorrowful expression(面容嫶悴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature describing emotional states.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to convey deep sorrow or melancholy.
  • Rare in modern usage, mainly preserved in literary and historical texts.

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