恜 (chì) - fearful & apprehensive

恜Tone 4

chì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

恜 · chì

fearful;

apprehensive;

unsettled in mind

fearfulapprehensiveunsettled in mind

Usage highlights

apprehensive and uneasyfearful and unsettledanxious and restlessworried and fearfuluneasy in mind

Synonyms

  • 惧— fear; dread
  • 恐— fear; terror
  • 忧— worry; anxiety
  • 惶— fearful; apprehensive

Antonyms

  • 安— calm; peaceful
  • 静— tranquil; quiet
  • 定— settled; stable

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt apprehensive about the outcome (恜恜不安).
  • She was unsettled and could not sleep (心中恜恜).
  • The situation left him fearful and uncertain (恜惧).

Collocations

  • apprehensive and uneasy(恜恜不安)
  • fearful and unsettled(恜惧)
  • anxious and restless(恜恜)
  • worried and fearful(恜恐)
  • uneasy in mind(心恜)

Idioms

  • Apprehensive and uneasy(恜恜不安)
  • Fearful and unsettled(恜惧不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing psychological states of unease.
  • It is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains relevance in literary and psychological contexts.

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