憢 (xiāo) - Xiao — anxious, worried & also means alert, vigilant.

憢Tone 1

xiāo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

憢 · xiāo

Xiao — anxious, worried;

also means alert, vigilant.

Xiao — anxious, worriedalso means alert, vigilant.

Usage highlights

Anxious expressionVigilant and alertWorried lookAnxious heart

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry, anxiety
  • 虑— concern, anxiety
  • 惕— alert, vigilant

Antonyms

  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 宁— tranquil, serene

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked anxious (憢然).
  • She was vigilant about the situation (憢惕).
  • The expression showed worry (憢色).

Collocations

  • Anxious expression(憢然)
  • Vigilant and alert(憢惕)
  • Worried look(憢色)
  • Anxious heart(憢心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Often used to describe a state of mental alertness or anxiety in literary contexts.

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