() - An archaic character meaning: 1. Mad, insane & 2. To be fond of

Tone 4

xù | 8 strokes | radical: 忄

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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

Synonyms

  • mad, crazy
  • foolish, infatuated
  • angry

Antonyms

  • wise, intelligent
  • calm, tranquil

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.

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