慩 (lián) - To be sorrowful, grieved & to be anxious, worried

慩Tone 2

lián ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

慩 · lián

To be sorrowful, grieved;

to be anxious, worried;

to be cautious, careful.

To be sorrowful, grievedto be anxious, worriedto be cautious, careful.

Usage highlights

Sorrowful appearanceAnxious thoughtsGrieved heartCautious demeanorDeep sorrowWorried expression

Synonyms

  • 忧— to worry, be anxious
  • 愁— to be sad, sorrowful
  • 悲— sad, sorrowful

Antonyms

  • 喜— happy, joyful
  • 乐— happy, pleased

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply sorrowful (慩慩).
  • She was anxious about the outcome (慩虑).
  • One must be cautious in speech (言出慩慩).

Collocations

  • Sorrowful appearance(慩容)
  • Anxious thoughts(慩思)
  • Grieved heart(慩心)
  • Cautious demeanor(慩态)
  • Deep sorrow(慩慩)
  • Worried expression(慩色)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing states of sorrow or caution.
  • It represents an emotional state of deep concern or grief, often used in literary contexts.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains its classical meaning.

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