(gōng) - Gong — to be agitated, restless, or anxious & also refers to a state of mental disturbance

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gōng | 13 strokes | radical:

· gōng

Gong — to be agitated, restless, or anxious;

also refers to a state of mental disturbance or confusion.

Gong — to be agitated, restless, or anxiousalso refers to a state of mental disturbance

Usage highlights

Restless and anxiousMental agitationConfused stateAnxious heartDisturbed mind

Synonyms

  • flustered, nervous
  • restless, impatient
  • annoyed, vexed

Antonyms

  • calm, quiet
  • peaceful, tranquil
  • serene, composed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt restless and anxious (心中愩愩不安).
  • The news caused great agitation (消息令人愩动).
  • She was in a state of mental confusion (心神愩乱).

Collocations

  • Restless and anxious(愩愩不安)
  • Mental agitation(愩动)
  • Confused state(愩乱)
  • Anxious heart(愩心)
  • Disturbed mind(愩神)

Idioms

  • Restless and uneasy(愩愩不安)
  • Agitated and confused(愩动混乱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical Chinese texts.
  • It describes psychological states of unease and mental disturbance.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with the phonetic component 貢.

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