恟 (xiōng) - Anxious, fearful, agitated & describes a state of inner turmoil or apprehension.

恟Tone 1

xiōng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

恟 · xiōng

Anxious, fearful, agitated;

describes a state of inner turmoil or apprehension.

Anxious, fearful, agitateddescribes a state of inner turmoil or apprehension.

Usage highlights

Anxious and uneasyFearful and apprehensiveAgitated stateHeart filled with fearTroubled mindRestless and anxious

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry, anxiety
  • 惧— fear, dread
  • 慌— flustered, panicked
  • 惶— fearful, apprehensive

Antonyms

  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 静— quiet, tranquil
  • 宁— serene, composed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt anxious about the upcoming exam (恟恟不安).
  • The atmosphere in the room was tense (气氛恟恟).
  • Her heart was filled with fear (心怀恟惧).

Collocations

  • Anxious and uneasy(恟恟不安)
  • Fearful and apprehensive(恟惧)
  • Agitated state(恟恟)
  • Heart filled with fear(心恟)
  • Troubled mind(恟扰)
  • Restless and anxious(恟恟然)

Idioms

  • Anxious and uneasy(恟恟不安)
  • Fearful and agitated(恟惧不安)
  • Restless with worry(恟恟扰扰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts to describe psychological states of anxiety and fear.
  • It is considered a literary character rather than one used in everyday modern conversation.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with the phonetic component 匈, suggesting a connection to inner turmoil.

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