愪 (yún) - worried & anxious

愪Tone 2

yún ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

愪 · yún

worried;

anxious;

distressed;

sorrowful

worriedanxiousdistressed

Usage highlights

worried and uneasyanxious thoughtssorrowful expressiondistressed statemelancholy mooddeep concern

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 喜— happy; joyful
  • 乐— happy; pleased
  • 欢— joyful; cheerful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked worried (愪愪不安).
  • She felt anxious about the future (对未来感到愪虑).
  • The poem expresses sorrowful emotions (表达愪郁的情感).

Collocations

  • worried and uneasy(愪愪不安)
  • anxious thoughts(愪虑)
  • sorrowful expression(愪容)
  • distressed state(愪状)
  • melancholy mood(愪郁)
  • deep concern(深愪)

Idioms

  • Worried and uneasy(愪愪不安)
  • Anxious and troubled(忧愪交加)
  • Sorrowful and distressed(悲愪不已)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical literary character rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese texts and poetry to describe states of worry or sorrow.
  • The character carries connotations of refined, literary melancholy rather than casual worry.

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