懄 (qín) - Sorrowful, grieved & distressed

懄Tone 2

qín ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

懄 · qín

Sorrowful, grieved;

distressed;

compassionate, sympathetic.

Sorrowful, grieveddistressedcompassionate, sympathetic.

Usage highlights

Sorrowful heartCompassionate concernGrief and sorrowGrief and indignationDeep sorrowSorrowful lament

Synonyms

  • 悲— sad, sorrowful
  • 哀— grief, mourning
  • 悯— compassion, pity
  • 忧— worry, anxiety

Antonyms

  • 喜— joy, happiness
  • 乐— pleasure, delight
  • 欢— cheerful, merry

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deep sorrow (懄心).
  • She showed compassionate concern (懄悯).
  • The poem expresses grief and sorrow (悲懄).
  • They were filled with grief and indignation (懄愤).

Collocations

  • Sorrowful heart(懄心)
  • Compassionate concern(懄悯)
  • Grief and sorrow(悲懄)
  • Grief and indignation(懄愤)
  • Deep sorrow(哀懄)
  • Sorrowful lament(懄叹)

Idioms

  • Deeply sorrowful and distressed(懄心疾首)
  • Filled with grief and indignation(懄愤填膺)
  • Overwhelmed with sorrow(悲懄欲绝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature to express deep emotional states, particularly grief and compassion.
  • It carries connotations of refined emotional sensitivity, often used in poetic and literary contexts.
  • The character combines the heart radical (心) with the phonetic component 勤, suggesting heartfelt diligence in sorrow.

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