(guàn) - Worry, anxiety, distress & to be troubled or concerned about something.

Tone 4

guàn | 12 strokes | radical:

· guàn

Worry, anxiety, distress;

to be troubled or concerned about something.

Worry, anxiety, distressto be troubled or concerned about something.

Usage highlights

Worry and anxietyAnxious thoughtsDistress and sufferingTroubled heartDeep concernRestless worry

Synonyms

  • worry, concern
  • sorrow, anxiety
  • anxiety, concern

Antonyms

  • happy, joyful
  • delighted, pleased

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was filled with worry (悹悹) about the future.
  • Her expression showed deep anxiety (悹虑).
  • The constant troubles left him distressed (悹苦).

Collocations

  • Worry and anxiety(悹悹)
  • Anxious thoughts(悹虑)
  • Distress and suffering(悹苦)
  • Troubled heart(悹心)
  • Deep concern(悹忧)
  • Restless worry(悹惶)

Idioms

  • Worried and anxious(悹悹不安)
  • Deeply troubled in heart(心中悹悹)
  • Anxious and restless(悹惶不定)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts and historical documents.
  • The character combines the heart radical (心) with the phonetic component 官, suggesting official worries or bureaucratic anxieties.

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