忡 (chōng) - Anxious & grieved

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chōng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

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忡 · chōng

Anxious;

grieved;

sorrowful;

disturbed in mind.

Anxiousgrievedsorrowful

Usage highlights

Worried and anxiousAnxious heartDeeply troubledSorrowful expressionAnxious thoughtsGrieved and anxious

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry; anxiety
  • 愁— sorrow; distress
  • 虑— concern; anxiety

Antonyms

  • 安— peaceful; calm
  • 宁— tranquil; serene
  • 静— quiet; peaceful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked worried (忧心忡忡).
  • She was anxious about the exam (心中忡忡).
  • The news left him deeply troubled (忡忡不安).

Collocations

  • Worried and anxious(忧心忡忡)
  • Anxious heart(忡心)
  • Deeply troubled(忡忡不安)
  • Sorrowful expression(忡容)
  • Anxious thoughts(忡思)
  • Grieved and anxious(忡忡)

Idioms

  • Worried and anxious(忧心忡忡)
  • Anxious and uneasy(忡忡不安)
  • Heart full of sorrow(忡心忡忡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe deep emotional distress.
  • Commonly appears in four-character idioms expressing anxiety and sorrow.

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