殜 (dié) - Sickly, weak, feeble & describes a state of chronic illness or frailty.

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dié ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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殜 · dié

Sickly, weak, feeble;

describes a state of chronic illness or frailty.

Sickly, weak, feebledescribes a state of chronic illness or frailty.

Usage highlights

Sickly appearanceWeak and frailChronically illFeeble conditionSickly look

Synonyms

  • 病— illness, sickness
  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 衰— declining, weak

Antonyms

  • 健— healthy, strong
  • 壮— robust, sturdy
  • 强— strong, powerful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked pale and sickly (病殜殜的).
  • The patient remained in a weak condition (病殜状态).
  • She appeared frail and unwell (看起来殜殜的).

Collocations

  • Sickly appearance(病殜)
  • Weak and frail(殜弱)
  • Chronically ill(久殜)
  • Feeble condition(殜态)
  • Sickly look(殜貌)

Idioms

  • Sickly and weak(病病殜殜)
  • Lingering illness(殜疾)
  • Feeble and frail(殜殜弱弱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts and medical contexts describing chronic conditions.
  • The character carries negative connotations of prolonged suffering and debilitation.

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