恓 (xī) - Anxious, sorrowful, troubled & describes a state of mental distress or unease.

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恓 · xī

Anxious, sorrowful, troubled;

describes a state of mental distress or unease.

Anxious, sorrowful, troubleddescribes a state of mental distress or unease.

Usage highlights

Anxious and restlessSorrowful and distressedTroubled appearanceLonely and anxiousDistressed stateUneasy feeling

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry, anxiety
  • 愁— sorrow, melancholy
  • 惶— fearful, anxious

Antonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 乐— happy, joyful
  • 静— tranquil, quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She felt anxious and restless (恓恓不安).
  • His expression showed deep sorrow (恓惶的表情).
  • The lonely traveler looked troubled (恓恓的旅人).

Collocations

  • Anxious and restless(恓恓不安)
  • Sorrowful and distressed(恓惶)
  • Troubled appearance(恓恓之容)
  • Lonely and anxious(恓恓独处)
  • Distressed state(恓惶状态)
  • Uneasy feeling(恓恓之感)

Idioms

  • Anxious and restless(恓恓不安)
  • Sorrowful and distressed(恓惶无措)
  • Troubled and uneasy(恓恓惶惶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing emotional states of distress.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to convey melancholy or anxiety.
  • Represents traditional Chinese concepts of emotional restraint and inner turmoil.

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