悻 (xìng) - resentful & indignant

悻Tone 4

xìng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

悻 · xìng

resentful;

indignant;

angry;

describes a state of being offended or holding a grudge.

resentfulindignantangry

Usage highlights

leave resentfullyindignant expressionfeel resentfulangry departureresentful and angryindignant and dissatisfied

Synonyms

  • 愤— angry, indignant
  • 怒— angry, furious
  • 怨— resent, complain

Antonyms

  • 喜— happy, pleased
  • 悦— pleased, delighted
  • 欢— joyful, merry

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He left in a huff (悻悻而去).
  • She felt resentful about the unfair treatment (感到悻悻不平).
  • He walked away with an indignant expression (面带悻色地离开).

Collocations

  • leave resentfully(悻悻而去)
  • indignant expression(悻色)
  • feel resentful(悻悻不平)
  • angry departure(悻然离去)
  • resentful and angry(悻怒)
  • indignant and dissatisfied(悻悻不满)

Idioms

  • Leave in a huff(悻悻而去)
  • Full of resentment(悻悻不平)
  • With an indignant expression(面带悻色)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe characters who feel wronged or offended.
  • Carries a negative connotation of holding grudges or being unable to let go of grievances.
  • In naming contexts, generally avoided due to its association with negative emotions.

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