懎 (sè) - Sorrowful, grieved & a state of deep sadness or melancholy.

懎Tone 4

sè ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

懎 · sè

Sorrowful, grieved;

a state of deep sadness or melancholy.

Sorrowful, grieveda state of deep sadness or melancholy.

Usage highlights

Sorrowful appearanceFeeling sorrowfulMelancholy emotionGrieved heartDeep sadnessSorrowful expression

Synonyms

  • 悲— sad, sorrowful
  • 哀— grief, mourning
  • 愁— worry, melancholy

Antonyms

  • 喜— happy, joyful
  • 乐— pleasure, delight

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply sorrowful (懎然).
  • Her expression showed profound grief (懎容).
  • The poem conveys a sense of melancholy (懎情).

Collocations

  • Sorrowful appearance(懎容)
  • Feeling sorrowful(懎然)
  • Melancholy emotion(懎情)
  • Grieved heart(懎心)
  • Deep sadness(懎意)
  • Sorrowful expression(懎色)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical Chinese character rarely used in modern vernacular
  • Appears primarily in classical literature and poetry to describe deep emotional states
  • Represents the refined expression of sorrow in traditional Chinese literary aesthetics

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