愳 (jù) - Fearful, apprehensive & to be afraid or anxious

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jù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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愳 · jù

Fearful, apprehensive;

to be afraid or anxious;

also refers to a state of worry or dread.

Fearful, apprehensiveto be afraid or anxiousalso refers to a state of worry or

Usage highlights

Fearful heartApprehensive feelingDread and worryFearful expressionAnxious stateTrembling with fear

Synonyms

  • 惧— fear, dread
  • 怕— afraid, scared
  • 恐— terror, fear
  • 畏— awe, fear

Antonyms

  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 静— tranquil, quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt fearful about the future (对未来感到愳).
  • She had an apprehensive expression (愳的表情).
  • They were filled with dread before the exam (考试前充满愳).

Collocations

  • Fearful heart(愳心)
  • Apprehensive feeling(愳感)
  • Dread and worry(忧愳)
  • Fearful expression(愳色)
  • Anxious state(愳态)
  • Trembling with fear(愳栗)

Idioms

  • To be constantly fearful(常怀愳心)
  • Fearful and cautious(愳慎)
  • Dread filling the heart(满心愳惧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is an archaic variant of 惧 (jù), meaning fear or apprehension.
  • It appears in classical Chinese texts but is rarely used in modern writing.
  • The character structure combines heart/mind (心) with double eyes (目目), suggesting visual anxiety.

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