忴 (qián) - An archaic character meaning anxious, worried, or distressed.

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qián ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

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忴 · qián

An archaic character meaning anxious, worried, or distressed.

An archaic character meaning anxious, worried, or distressed.

Usage highlights

anxious stateworried expressiondistressed feelinguneasy mind

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry, sorrow
  • 虑— anxiety, concern
  • 愁— sadness, distress

Antonyms

  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 宁— tranquil, serene

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a state of anxiety (忴).
  • In classical literature, it depicts worry (忴).
  • Rarely used in modern contexts (忴).

Collocations

  • anxious state(忴态)
  • worried expression(忴容)
  • distressed feeling(忴感)
  • uneasy mind(忴心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts but is now largely obsolete.
  • Represents an emotional state of anxiety or worry in historical contexts.

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