憹 (náo) - Disturbed, troubled in mind & anxious

憹Tone 2

náo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

憹 · náo

Disturbed, troubled in mind;

anxious;

agitated;

perturbed.

Disturbed, troubled in mindanxiousagitated

Usage highlights

Disturbed and uneasyAgitated mindTroubled expressionAnxious and restlessPerturbed stateDeeply troubled

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry, anxiety
  • 愁— sorrow, distress
  • 烦— annoyed, vexed
  • 虑— anxiety, concern

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply troubled (憹憹不安).
  • Her mind was agitated and restless (心憹意乱).
  • The situation left him anxious and uneasy (憹然不乐).

Collocations

  • Disturbed and uneasy(憹憹不安)
  • Agitated mind(心憹)
  • Troubled expression(憹容)
  • Anxious and restless(憹乱)
  • Perturbed state(憹状)
  • Deeply troubled(深憹)

Idioms

  • Deeply troubled and uneasy(憹憹不安)
  • Heart agitated and mind confused(心憹意乱)
  • Troubled expression and anxious heart(憹容忧心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical Chinese character describing states of mental distress or agitation.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Represents the traditional Chinese concept of inner turmoil and mental disturbance.

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