怃 (wǔ) - To be disappointed, disconsolate & to be amazed, astonished
怃 · wǔ
To be disappointed, disconsolate;
to be amazed, astonished;
to love.
To be disappointed, disconsolateto be amazed, astonishedto love.
Usage highlights
Disappointed lookTo be amazedDisconsolate expressionTo love deeplyTo be astonished
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He looked disappointed (怃然).
- She was amazed by the sight (怃然惊异).
- The expression showed dismay (怃然失意).
Collocations
- Disappointed look(怃然)
- To be amazed(怃然惊异)
- Disconsolate expression(怃然失意)
- To love deeply(爱怃)
- To be astonished(怃愕)
Idioms
- Look disappointed and disheartened(怃然不乐)
- Be amazed and speechless(怃然无语)
- Show dismay and regret(怃然自失)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally meant 'to love' in classical Chinese, but evolved to primarily express disappointment or amazement.
- Often used in literary contexts to describe a state of melancholy or astonishment.