悀 (yǒng) - To be full of vigor and spirit & to be brave and courageous

悀Tone 3

yǒng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

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悀 · yǒng

To be full of vigor and spirit;

to be brave and courageous;

to swell with pride or anger.

To be full of vigor and spiritto be brave and courageousto swell with pride or anger.

Usage highlights

Full of vigorRighteous angerBrave and courageousSwelling with emotionSpirited and proud

Synonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 愤— indignant, angry
  • 昂— proud, elevated

Antonyms

  • 怯— timid, cowardly
  • 萎— withered, dispirited

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was filled with righteous indignation (悀怒).
  • The warrior showed great courage (悀勇).
  • His heart swelled with pride (心中悀悀).

Collocations

  • Full of vigor(悀悀)
  • Righteous anger(悀怒)
  • Brave and courageous(悀勇)
  • Swelling with emotion(悀愤)
  • Spirited and proud(悀昂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts but is relatively rare in modern usage.
  • It conveys a sense of inner strength and emotional intensity, often describing noble or heroic qualities.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with the phonetic component 甬, suggesting emotional or mental vigor.

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