怴 (xù) - An archaic character meaning: 1. Mad, insane & 2. To be fond of
怴 · xù
An archaic character meaning: 1.
Mad, insane;
2.
To be fond of;
to indulge in;
3.
To be angry.
An archaic character meaning: 1. Mad, insane2. To be fond ofto indulge in
Usage highlights
MadnessIndulgenceAngerInsane personFond of wine
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient text describes his state as madness (怴).
- He was known to indulge excessively (怴).
- Her expression showed great anger (怴怒).
Collocations
- Madness(怴狂)
- Indulgence(怴好)
- Anger(怴怒)
- Insane person(怴人)
- Fond of wine(怴酒)
Cultural background
FAQ- 怴 is a rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts.
- It carries multiple, somewhat contradictory meanings (madness, fondness, anger), typical of archaic characters.
- Its usage in modern Chinese is extremely limited, mostly appearing in historical or specialized contexts.