(guàn) - Worry, anxiety & to be troubled or distressed in mind.

Tone 4

guàn | 11 strokes | radical:

· guàn

Worry, anxiety;

to be troubled or distressed in mind.

Worry, anxietyto be troubled or distressed in mind.

Usage highlights

Worried and anxiousTroubled expressionDeeply worriedAnxious heartRestless with worry

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • joy, happiness
  • pleasure, delight

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was filled with worry (心中悺悺).
  • She showed a troubled expression (面露悺色).
  • The matter caused him great anxiety (此事令他悺悺不安).

Collocations

  • Worried and anxious(悺悺)
  • Troubled expression(悺色)
  • Deeply worried(深悺)
  • Anxious heart(悺心)
  • Restless with worry(悺悺不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts and literary contexts.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with the phonetic component 官, suggesting emotional governance or official concern.

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