慞 (zhāng) - Frightened, alarmed, anxious & used in classical Chinese to describe a state

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zhāng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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慞 · zhāng

Frightened, alarmed, anxious;

used in classical Chinese to describe a state of fear or apprehension.

Frightened, alarmed, anxiousused in classical Chinese to describe a state

Usage highlights

Frightened and uneasyAnxious and confusedAlarmed expressionFearful and panickedAnxious stateFrightened appearance

Synonyms

  • 慌— flustered, nervous
  • 恐— afraid, fearful
  • 惧— fear, dread

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked frightened and uneasy (慞惶不安).
  • She was anxious and didn't know what to do (慞慞不知所措).
  • His expression showed alarm and confusion (神色慞惶).

Collocations

  • Frightened and uneasy(慞惶)
  • Anxious and confused(慞慞)
  • Alarmed expression(慞容)
  • Fearful and panicked(慞遽)
  • Anxious state(慞状)
  • Frightened appearance(慞色)

Idioms

  • Frightened and uneasy(慞惶不安)
  • Anxious and confused(慞慞然)
  • Alarmed and panicked(慞遽失措)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese texts and is rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • Often used in historical or literary contexts to describe states of fear or anxiety.
  • Considered a formal, literary character rather than one for everyday use.

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