懹 (ràng) - To be anxious, worried, or fearful & to harbor apprehension or dread in one's heart.

懹Tone 4

ràng ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

懹 · ràng

To be anxious, worried, or fearful;

to harbor apprehension or dread in one's heart.

To be anxious, worried, or fearfulto harbor apprehension or dread in one's heart.

Usage highlights

Anxious and fearfulWorried and afraidHeart full of dreadBe apprehensiveAnxiety and worryTrepidation

Synonyms

  • 惧— fear, dread
  • 怕— fear, be afraid
  • 忧— worry, anxiety
  • 恐— fear, terror

Antonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 静— tranquil, quiet
  • 宁— serene, peaceful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was filled with anxiety about the future (对未来充满懹虑).
  • Her heart was troubled with fear (心中懹惧).
  • I feel apprehensive about the outcome (对结果感到懹懹不安).

Collocations

  • Anxious and fearful(懹惧)
  • Worried and afraid(懹怕)
  • Heart full of dread(懹心)
  • Be apprehensive(懹懹)
  • Anxiety and worry(懹虑)
  • Trepidation(懹恐)

Idioms

  • Filled with anxiety and fear(懹懹不安)
  • Heart full of trepidation(心怀懹懹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 懹 contains the heart radical (忄), indicating its meaning relates to emotional states.
  • It is a classical literary character rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.
  • Often appears in classical texts and formal writing to describe deep-seated anxiety or fear.

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