忷 (xiōng) - Fearful & frightened

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xiōng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

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忷 · xiōng

Fearful;

frightened;

alarmed;

agitated;

describes a state of anxiety or apprehension.

Fearfulfrightenedalarmed

Usage highlights

Fearful and uneasyAnxious and alarmedRestless with fearPublic alarmFrightened appearanceAgitated state

Synonyms

  • 恐— fear; dread
  • 惧— fear; be afraid of
  • 惶— fearful; anxious
  • 悸— palpitate with fear

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt fearful and uneasy (心中忷忷).
  • The news caused public alarm (消息传来，人心忷忷).
  • She looked frightened and restless (神色忷忷不安).

Collocations

  • Fearful and uneasy(忷忷)
  • Anxious and alarmed(忷惧)
  • Restless with fear(忷惕)
  • Public alarm(人心忷忷)
  • Frightened appearance(神色忷忷)
  • Agitated state(心绪忷忷)

Idioms

  • Hearts filled with fear and anxiety(人心忷忷)
  • Restless with apprehension(忷惕不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical literary character describing psychological states of fear and anxiety.
  • Often used in classical Chinese texts to depict collective anxiety or personal unease.
  • Rare in modern vernacular but preserved in literary and historical contexts.

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