愲 (gǔ) - Troubled & distressed

愲Tone 3

gǔ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

愲 · gǔ

Troubled;

distressed;

anxious;

a state of mental unease or worry.

Troubleddistressedanxious

Usage highlights

Troubled heartAnxious expressionDeeply distressedFeel troubledWorried and anxiousDistressed state

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry; sorrow
  • 愁— sadness; anxiety
  • 郁— depressed; gloomy

Antonyms

  • 乐— happy; joyful
  • 喜— delighted; pleased
  • 悦— pleased; content

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply troubled (心中愲然).
  • Her expression showed anxiety (愲色).
  • A heart full of distress (心愲).

Collocations

  • Troubled heart(心愲)
  • Anxious expression(愲色)
  • Deeply distressed(愲然)
  • Feel troubled(愲郁)
  • Worried and anxious(忧愲)
  • Distressed state(愲结)

Idioms

  • Heart full of troubles(心愲结)
  • Anxious and uneasy(愲郁不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical or literary contexts.
  • It describes an internal state of mental distress or anxiety, often related to contemplation or worry.

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