慊 (qiàn) - dissatisfied, resentful & to hate

慊Tone 4

qiàn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

慊 · qiàn

dissatisfied, resentful;

to hate;

to regret;

(in classical texts) satisfied, content

dissatisfied, resentfulto hateto regret

Usage highlights

dissatisfied and resentfulfeeling of dissatisfactionto be discontentwithout regretto hate and resentto feel ashamed and dissatisfied

Synonyms

  • 怨— resentment, complaint
  • 恨— hate, resentment
  • 憾— regret

Antonyms

  • 满— satisfied, full
  • 足— content, sufficient
  • 悦— pleased, happy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply dissatisfied with the outcome (慊慊不满).
  • She had no regrets about her decision (毫无慊意).
  • The ancient text describes a state of being content (慊然自足).

Collocations

  • dissatisfied and resentful(慊慊)
  • feeling of dissatisfaction(慊意)
  • to be discontent(慊然)
  • without regret(无慊)
  • to hate and resent(慊恨)
  • to feel ashamed and dissatisfied(慊愧)

Idioms

  • To have a clear conscience and no regrets(慊慊无愧)
  • To harbor resentment and dissatisfaction(慊慊不平)
  • To be content and satisfied(慊然自足)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts with dual meanings of both dissatisfaction and contentment, depending on context.
  • In modern usage, it primarily carries negative connotations of resentment and dissatisfaction.
  • The character's complexity reflects the nuanced nature of emotional states in Chinese language and philosophy.

FAQ