惙 (chuò) - to be anxious, worried & to be weary, exhausted

惙Tone 4

chuò ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

惙 · chuò

to be anxious, worried;

to be weary, exhausted;

(literary) to stop, cease

to be anxious, worriedto be weary, exhausted(literary) to stop, cease

Usage highlights

Worried and anxiousWeary and exhaustedFading away graduallyCease breathingDeeply concernedIllness worsening

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry, anxiety
  • 愁— sorrow, distress
  • 疲— tired, weary

Antonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 宁— tranquil, serene
  • 健— healthy, strong

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked worried and uneasy (忧心惙惙).
  • The sound of the flute gradually faded away (笛声惙然).
  • She was exhausted from overwork (心力交惙).
  • His illness worsened day by day (病势日惙).

Collocations

  • Worried and anxious(忧惙)
  • Weary and exhausted(惙惙)
  • Fading away gradually(惙然)
  • Cease breathing(气息惙然)
  • Deeply concerned(惙心)
  • Illness worsening(病惙)

Idioms

  • Worried and anxious(忧心惙惙)
  • Breath fading away(气息惙然)
  • Heart weary and exhausted(心力交惙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing emotional states of worry and exhaustion.
  • Used in medical contexts in traditional Chinese medicine to describe weakening vital signs.
  • Often appears in poetic contexts to convey a sense of fading or diminishing.

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