憛 (tán) - Worried, anxious, perturbed & a state of mental unease or agitation.

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憛 · tán

Worried, anxious, perturbed;

a state of mental unease or agitation.

Worried, anxious, perturbeda state of mental unease or agitation.

Usage highlights

Worried and uneasyAnxious expressionPerturbed stateDeeply troubledMental agitation

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply perturbed (憛憛不安).
  • Her expression showed great anxiety (憛然之色).
  • The news left everyone worried (憛憛不乐).

Collocations

  • Worried and uneasy(憛憛不安)
  • Anxious expression(憛然之色)
  • Perturbed state(憛憛之态)
  • Deeply troubled(憛憛不乐)
  • Mental agitation(憛憛之心)

Idioms

  • Restless and uneasy(憛憛不安)
  • Worried and unhappy(憛憛不乐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature describing states of mental distress.
  • It is considered a literary and somewhat archaic character, rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • The character's usage is primarily found in poetic or classical contexts rather than everyday language.

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