(pēng) - Excited & agitated

Tone 1

pēng | 9 strokes | radical: 忄

· pēng

Excited;

agitated;

emotional;

to show emotion.

Excitedagitatedemotional

Usage highlights

Excited and uneasyFrankly speakingEmotional expressionAgitated stateHeartfelt emotion

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was visibly agitated (恲恲不安).
  • She expressed her feelings frankly (恲然直言).
  • The crowd grew excited (群情恲恲).

Collocations

  • Excited and uneasy(恲恲不安)
  • Frankly speaking(恲然直言)
  • Emotional expression(恲情)
  • Agitated state(恲动)
  • Heartfelt emotion(恲心)

Idioms

  • Restless with anxiety(恲恲不安)
  • Speaking frankly from the heart(恲然直言)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical Chinese character rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • Appears in classical texts to describe emotional states, particularly agitation or frank emotional expression.
  • The heart radical (忄) indicates its connection to emotions and mental states.

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