懭 (kuǎng) - Resentful, dissatisfied & discontented and indignant.

懭Tone 3

kuǎng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

懭 · kuǎng

Resentful, dissatisfied;

discontented and indignant.

Resentful, dissatisfieddiscontented and indignant.

Usage highlights

Resentful and indignantExpression of resentmentFeeling resentfulResentful heartResentful and angry

Synonyms

  • 怨— resentment, grudge
  • 愤— indignation, anger
  • 不平— discontent, unfairness

Antonyms

  • 悦— pleased, happy
  • 满— satisfied, content
  • 安— peaceful, calm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply resentful about the unfair treatment (感到懭懭不平).
  • Her expression showed obvious dissatisfaction (面露懭色).
  • The decision left him feeling indignant (心中懭然).

Collocations

  • Resentful and indignant(懭懭不平)
  • Expression of resentment(懭色)
  • Feeling resentful(懭然)
  • Resentful heart(懭心)
  • Resentful and angry(懭怒)

Idioms

  • Resentful and indignant, unable to accept(懭懭不平)
  • Heart filled with resentment(心怀懭懭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character describes a state of deep resentment and dissatisfaction, often used in literary contexts.
  • It conveys a stronger emotional tone than common words for dissatisfaction, suggesting accumulated indignation.
  • Rarely used in modern colloquial language but appears in classical and formal writing.

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