惐 (yù) - To feel grief, sorrow, or regret & to be pained or distressed in heart.

惐Tone 4

yù ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

与喻

惐 · yù

To feel grief, sorrow, or regret;

to be pained or distressed in heart.

To feel grief, sorrow, or regretto be pained or distressed in heart.

Usage highlights

Feel regretGrief and painHeartfelt sorrowRegretful feelingDistressed heart

Synonyms

  • 悔— regret, repent
  • 憾— regret, disappointment
  • 悲— sad, sorrowful

Antonyms

  • 喜— happy, joyful
  • 乐— happy, pleased

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deep regret for his actions (心中惐然).
  • The sad news caused her grief (令人惐伤).
  • She was pained by the memory (回忆令她惐痛).

Collocations

  • Feel regret(惐然)
  • Grief and pain(惐伤)
  • Heartfelt sorrow(惐痛)
  • Regretful feeling(惐感)
  • Distressed heart(惐心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rare in modern usage and appears primarily in classical texts.
  • It represents an emotional state of regret or sorrow, related to moral reflection in Confucian thought.

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