(bǐng) - Anxious & worried

Tone 3

bǐng | 8 strokes | radical: 忄

· bǐng

Anxious;

worried;

concerned;

to be deeply troubled in mind.

Anxiousworriedconcerned

Usage highlights

Deeply anxiousAnxious and troubledExpression of worryWorried heartDeep concern

Synonyms

  • worry; anxiety
  • concern; anxiety
  • sorrow; worry

Antonyms

  • peaceful; calm
  • happy; joyful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply anxious (怲怲不安).
  • Her expression showed great worry (怲怲之色).
  • The situation made everyone concerned (令人怲怲).

Collocations

  • Deeply anxious(怲怲)
  • Anxious and troubled(怲怲不安)
  • Expression of worry(怲怲之色)
  • Worried heart(怲怲之心)
  • Deep concern(怲怲之忧)

Idioms

  • Deeply anxious and troubled(怲怲不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly in the Book of Songs (诗经), describing a state of deep worry or anxiety.
  • Used in literary contexts to convey profound emotional distress or concern.

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