慱 (tuán) - Worried, anxious & also refers to something that is coiled or

慱Tone 2

tuán ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

慱 · tuán

Worried, anxious;

also refers to something that is coiled or bound together.

Worried, anxiousalso refers to something that is coiled or

Usage highlights

Worried and anxiousCoiled aroundDeep concernBound togetherAnxious expressionWorried heart

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry, concern
  • 虑— anxiety, concern
  • 愁— sorrow, worry

Antonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 乐— happy, joyful
  • 悦— pleased, delighted

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was deeply worried about the outcome (慱慱不安).
  • The vine coiled around the tree trunk (藤蔓慱绕).
  • She felt anxious about the future (对未来感到慱虑).

Collocations

  • Worried and anxious(慱慱)
  • Coiled around(慱绕)
  • Deep concern(慱虑)
  • Bound together(慱结)
  • Anxious expression(慱容)
  • Worried heart(慱心)

Idioms

  • Deeply worried and anxious(慱慱不安)
  • Bound by worries(忧心慱慱)
  • Coiled thoughts(思绪慱绕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing states of anxiety or worry.
  • The character combines the heart radical (忄) with the phonetic component 專, suggesting a heart/mind that is intensely focused or bound up in concern.
  • In classical usage, it can also describe physical coiling or binding, though this sense is less common.

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