惶 (huáng) - fearful, apprehensive, anxious & describes a state of nervousness or trepidation

惶Tone 2

huáng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

惶 · huáng

fearful, apprehensive, anxious;

describes a state of nervousness or trepidation

fearful, apprehensive, anxiousdescribes a state of nervousness or trepidation

Usage highlights

anxious and uneasypanicnervous and flusteredfearful and alarmedrestless with fearin a state of panic

Synonyms

  • 恐— fear, dread
  • 惧— fear, be afraid of
  • 慌— flustered, nervous

Antonyms

  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 静— quiet, tranquil
  • 定— settled, composed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt anxious and uneasy (惶恐不安).
  • She was at a loss what to do (惶惶不知所措).
  • The people were in a state of panic (人心惶惶).
  • He was so scared his hands and feet were trembling (惶惧得手足无措).

Collocations

  • anxious and uneasy(惶恐)
  • panic-stricken(惶惶)
  • nervous and flustered(惶遽)
  • fearful and alarmed(惶骇)
  • restless with fear(惶惶不安)
  • in a state of panic(惶惑)

Idioms

  • Everyone is in a state of anxiety(人心惶惶)
  • Anxious and uneasy, not knowing what to do(惶恐不安)
  • In a state of panic and confusion(惶惶不可终日)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 惶 carries a strong psychological connotation, often describing a deep-seated fear or anxiety that affects one's composure.
  • It is frequently used in classical Chinese texts and idioms to depict collective anxiety or personal dread in the face of uncertainty or danger.
  • In modern usage, it retains its formal and literary tone, commonly appearing in written language rather than casual speech.

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