憱 (cù) - Distressed, grieved & anxious

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cù ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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憱 · cù

Distressed, grieved;

anxious;

also used to describe a state of unease or discomfort.

Distressed, grievedanxiousalso used to describe a state of unease

Usage highlights

Distressed appearanceAnxious stateGrieved and painedUneasy feelingDisturbed expression

Synonyms

  • 忧— worried, anxious
  • 愁— sorrowful, distressed
  • 怛— grieved, pained

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked distressed (憱然).
  • She felt anxious about the situation (心中憱憱).
  • The news left him uneasy (憱怛).

Collocations

  • Distressed appearance(憱然)
  • Anxious state(憱憱)
  • Grieved and pained(憱怛)
  • Uneasy feeling(憱恻)
  • Disturbed expression(憱容)

Idioms

  • Looking distressed and uneasy(憱然不乐)
  • Feeling anxious and restless(憱憱不安)

Cultural background

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  • A classical Chinese character rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • Often appears in classical literature to describe psychological states of distress.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese emphasis on emotional restraint and inner turmoil.

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