懆 (cǎo) - Cǎo — anxious, worried, agitated & also a variant form meaning dry.

懆Tone 3

cǎo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

懆 · cǎo

Cǎo — anxious, worried, agitated;

also a variant form meaning dry.

Cǎo — anxious, worried, agitatedalso a variant form meaning dry.

Usage highlights

Anxious and restlessAgitated moodDry and brittleWorried and impatientRestless and uneasyAnxious expression

Synonyms

  • 急— urgent, anxious
  • 躁— restless, irritable
  • 忧— worried, anxious

Antonyms

  • 静— calm, quiet
  • 安— peaceful, tranquil
  • 稳— stable, steady

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt anxious and restless (懆懆不安).
  • Her mood was agitated (心情懆急).
  • The wood became dry and brittle (木材懆裂).

Collocations

  • Anxious and restless(懆懆不安)
  • Agitated mood(心情懆急)
  • Dry and brittle(懆裂)
  • Worried and impatient(懆急)
  • Restless and uneasy(懆动)
  • Anxious expression(懆色)

Idioms

  • Anxious and restless(懆懆不安)
  • Worried and impatient(懆急不耐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical texts.
  • It carries dual meanings of emotional agitation and physical dryness, reflecting classical Chinese conceptual connections.
  • The character's complexity (18 strokes) makes it uncommon in contemporary naming practices.

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