憧 (chōng) - Long for & yearn for

憧Tone 1

chōng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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憧 · chōng

Long for;

yearn for;

be in a state of confusion or uncertainty;

used in words like 'longing' and 'hesitant'.

Long foryearn forbe in a state of confusion or uncertainty

Usage highlights

LongingHesitant and uncertainYearn forVague and unclearFull of longingLonging gaze

Synonyms

  • 向往— yearn for; look forward to
  • 盼望— hope for; long for
  • 期待— anticipate; expect

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She yearned for a better future (憧憬未来).
  • He was hesitant and uncertain (憧憬不定).
  • The child looked forward to the holiday with longing (憧憬假期).

Collocations

  • Longing(憧憬)
  • Hesitant and uncertain(憧憬不定)
  • Yearn for(憧憬着)
  • Vague and unclear(憧憬模糊)
  • Full of longing(满怀憧憬)
  • Longing gaze(憧憬的目光)

Idioms

  • To be filled with longing and anticipation(憧憬满怀)
  • To be hesitant and indecisive(憧憬不定)
  • To dream of a bright future(憧憬美好未来)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 憧 combines the 'heart' radical (忄) with 童 (child), suggesting a childlike heart full of longing or naive hopes.
  • It often carries a positive connotation of hopeful anticipation for the future, especially in modern usage.
  • In classical texts, it could also imply a state of mental confusion or uncertainty, as seen in the term 憧憬不定.

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