恇 (kuāng) - to fear & to be apprehensive

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kuāng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

恇 · kuāng

to fear;

to be apprehensive;

timid;

cowardly

to fearto be apprehensivetimid

Usage highlights

to fear and dreadtimid and cowardlyapprehensive and uneasyfearful and panickedtimid appearancefearful of difficulty

Synonyms

  • 惧— fear, dread
  • 怕— afraid, frightened
  • 畏— fear, reverence
  • 怯— timid, cowardly

Antonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 敢— daring, bold

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt apprehensive about the outcome (恇惧).
  • The timid child hid behind his mother (恇怯的孩子).
  • They were fearful of the approaching storm (恇于风暴).

Collocations

  • to fear and dread(恇惧)
  • timid and cowardly(恇怯)
  • apprehensive and uneasy(恇惶)
  • fearful and panicked(恇慑)
  • timid appearance(恇容)
  • fearful of difficulty(恇难)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing psychological states of fear and timidity.
  • It is relatively rare in modern usage but preserved in some literary contexts and historical documents.

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