恦 (shàng) - To think of & to long for

恦Tone 4

shàng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

上姝

恦 · shàng

To think of;

to long for;

to miss (someone).

To think ofto long forto miss (someone).

Usage highlights

To think ofTo long forTo miss someoneDeep longingHeartfelt thoughtsTo recall with longing

Synonyms

  • 想— to think; to miss
  • 念— to think of; to read
  • 思— to think; to consider

Antonyms

  • 忘— to forget

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He often thinks of his hometown (恦故乡).
  • I miss my family deeply (深恦家人).
  • A heart full of longing (满怀恦念).

Collocations

  • To think of(恦念)
  • To long for(恦想)
  • To miss someone(恦人)
  • Deep longing(深恦)
  • Heartfelt thoughts(心恦)
  • To recall with longing(追恦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical character formed from the heart radical (忄) and the phonetic component 向 (direction/towards), conveying the idea of the heart turning towards something or someone.
  • It embodies a classical, literary sentiment of remembrance and longing, less common in modern vernacular but used in poetic or formal contexts.

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