烦 (fán) - Annoyed, vexed, troubled & to bother, to trouble someone

烦Tone 2

fán ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

恩丰

烦 · fán

Annoyed, vexed, troubled;

to bother, to trouble someone;

tired of, fed up with.

Annoyed, vexed, troubledto bother, to trouble someonetired of, fed up with.

Usage highlights

AnnoyedTroublesomeBother someoneTired ofAnnoyanceTroublesome matters

Synonyms

  • 恼— angry, annoyed
  • 厌— disgusted, tired of
  • 躁— irritable, restless

Antonyms

  • 静— calm, quiet
  • 安— peaceful, tranquil
  • 悦— pleased, delighted

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I feel annoyed (烦).
  • Don't bother me (别烦我).
  • He is tired of this repetitive work (他烦了这种重复的工作).
  • This matter is really troublesome (这事真烦人).

Collocations

  • Annoyed(烦)
  • Troublesome(烦人)
  • Bother someone(烦人)
  • Tired of(烦了)
  • Annoyance(烦恼)
  • Troublesome matters(烦事)

Idioms

  • Bored and depressed(烦闷无聊)
  • Annoyed and anxious(烦躁不安)
  • Troubled and distressed(烦恼痛苦)
  • Bothering repeatedly(不厌其烦)
  • Troubled by countless details(烦文缛节)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, maintaining inner peace and avoiding disturbance is valued, making '烦' an undesirable state.
  • The character reflects the Confucian ideal of emotional restraint and avoiding causing trouble to others.
  • In modern usage, it commonly expresses everyday frustrations and annoyances in social interactions.

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