怌 (pī) - A rare character meaning fearful, apprehensive, or anxious.

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pī ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

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怌 · pī

A rare character meaning fearful, apprehensive, or anxious.

A rare character meaning fearful, apprehensive, or anxious.

Usage highlights

Fearful and anxiousApprehensive and cautiousFear and dreadAnxious heartTroubled mind

Synonyms

  • 怕— fear, be afraid of
  • 惧— fear, dread
  • 恐— fear, terror
  • 忧— worry, anxiety

Antonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 安— calm, peaceful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt a sense of apprehension (怌怌不安).
  • The ancient text described a fearful state (心怀怌惕).
  • The character appears in classical literature with a fearful connotation (怌惧).

Collocations

  • Fearful and anxious(怌怌)
  • Apprehensive and cautious(怌惕)
  • Fear and dread(怌惧)
  • Anxious heart(怌心)
  • Troubled mind(怌怀)

Idioms

  • Fearful and uneasy(怌怌不安)
  • Apprehensive and vigilant(怌惕不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 怌 is an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts and dictionaries with meanings related to fear and anxiety.
  • Due to its rarity, it carries a classical, literary feel when encountered.

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