惁 (xī) - Worried, anxious & distressed in mind

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xī ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

惁 · xī

Worried, anxious;

distressed in mind;

also used to describe a state of mental unease or agitation.

Worried, anxiousdistressed in mindalso used to describe a state of mental

Usage highlights

Worried and restlessDeeply anxiousDistressed all dayUneasy expressionAnxious heartRestless mind

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry, anxiety
  • 愁— sorrow, distress
  • 虑— concern, anxiety

Antonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 乐— happy, joyful
  • 悦— pleased, delighted

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked worried and restless (惁惁不安).
  • Her expression showed deep anxiety (惁然不乐).
  • The constant pressure made him feel distressed (惁惁终日).

Collocations

  • Worried and restless(惁惁不安)
  • Deeply anxious(惁然不乐)
  • Distressed all day(惁惁终日)
  • Uneasy expression(惁色)
  • Anxious heart(惁心)
  • Restless mind(惁意)

Idioms

  • Worried and restless(惁惁不安)
  • Deeply anxious and unhappy(惁然不乐)
  • Distressed throughout the day(惁惁终日)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing states of mental distress.
  • It represents a specific type of anxiety or worry in traditional Chinese psychology.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but preserved in classical literature.

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