懁 (xuān) - Anxious, worried & hasty, impatient

懁Tone 1

xuān ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

懁 · xuān

Anxious, worried;

hasty, impatient;

also means to be careful or cautious.

Anxious, worriedhasty, impatientalso means to be careful or cautious.

Usage highlights

Anxious and worriedImpatient and hastyCareful and cautiousRestless and agitatedDeep concernAnxious expression

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry, concern
  • 急— urgent, impatient
  • 虑— anxiety, concern

Antonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 静— quiet, still
  • 缓— slow, relaxed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt anxious about the outcome (懁虑).
  • She was impatient to get started (懁急).
  • One should be careful in handling delicate matters (懁慎).
  • His hasty decision led to problems (懁躁).

Collocations

  • Anxious and worried(懁虑)
  • Impatient and hasty(懁急)
  • Careful and cautious(懁慎)
  • Restless and agitated(懁躁)
  • Deep concern(懁忧)
  • Anxious expression(懁色)

Idioms

  • Anxious and unable to eat(懁食不安)
  • Worried day and night(日夜懁懁)
  • Impatient for success(懁功急利)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with the component for 'huan', representing anxious mental states.
  • In classical Chinese texts, it often describes the psychological state of worry and impatience.
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese values of maintaining emotional balance and avoiding excessive anxiety.

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