彸 (zhōng) - Anxious & restless

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zhōng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 彳

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彸 · zhōng

Anxious;

restless;

agitated;

used in classical Chinese to describe a state of mental unease or apprehension.

Anxiousrestlessagitated

Usage highlights

Restless and anxiousMental agitationAnxious appearanceRestless stateUneasy mind

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt restless and anxious (征彸).
  • The ancient text described a state of mental agitation (彸忪).
  • Her expression showed inner turmoil (神色彸彸).

Collocations

  • Restless and anxious(征彸)
  • Mental agitation(彸忪)
  • Anxious appearance(彸彸)
  • Restless state(彸遑)
  • Uneasy mind(心彸)

Idioms

  • Restless and agitated(征彸不安)
  • Anxious and fearful(彸惶恐惧)
  • Uneasy and restless(彸彸遑遑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature and poetry to depict psychological states.
  • Considered a literary character rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.
  • Often used in compound words with similar meaning characters to intensify the sense of anxiety.

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