慅 (sāo) - Troubled, agitated & disturbed

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sāo ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

慅 · sāo

Troubled, agitated;

disturbed;

anxious;

also used in classical texts to describe a state of unrest or disquiet.

Troubled, agitateddisturbedanxious

Usage highlights

Troubled and uneasyAgitated mindPublic anxietyDisturbed stateAnxious thoughtsRestless feeling

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry, anxiety
  • 烦— troubled, vexed
  • 躁— agitated, restless

Antonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 静— quiet, still
  • 宁— tranquil, serene

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply troubled (慅慅不安).
  • The political situation caused widespread anxiety (民心慅慅).
  • Her mind was agitated and restless (心中慅动).

Collocations

  • Troubled and uneasy(慅慅不安)
  • Agitated mind(慅动的心)
  • Public anxiety(民心慅慅)
  • Disturbed state(慅乱)
  • Anxious thoughts(慅思)
  • Restless feeling(慅扰)

Idioms

  • Deeply troubled and uneasy(慅慅不安)
  • Public sentiment is agitated(民心慅慅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing states of mental unrest or social disturbance.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily found in literary or historical contexts.
  • The character conveys a sense of psychological or emotional turbulence.

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