悕 (xī) - to yearn for & to grieve

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xī ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

悕 · xī

to yearn for;

to grieve;

to be sad;

(archaic) to cherish a desire

to yearn forto grieveto be sad

Usage highlights

to yearn forto grieve deeplycherished desiresad and longingto think of fondlyheartfelt wish

Synonyms

  • 希— to hope; to wish
  • 望— to hope; to look forward to
  • 慕— to admire; to yearn for

Antonyms

  • 厌— to detest; to be tired of
  • 恶— to hate; to loathe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He yearns for his homeland (悕望故乡).
  • She feels deep sorrow (心中悕伤).
  • Ancient texts use this character for longing (古人用悕表示渴望).

Collocations

  • to yearn for(悕望)
  • to grieve deeply(悕伤)
  • cherished desire(悕愿)
  • sad and longing(悲悕)
  • to think of fondly(悕念)
  • heartfelt wish(心悕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts and Buddhist scriptures.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with 希 (hope), suggesting heartfelt longing.

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