疚 (jiù) - Remorse & guilt

疚Tone 4

jiù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 疒

傑君

疚 · jiù

Remorse;

guilt;

chronic illness;

prolonged ailment.

Remorseguiltchronic illness

Usage highlights

RemorseGuilty conscienceChronic illnessFeel guiltyHeartfelt remorseSelf

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 无愧— have a clear conscience
  • 坦然— calm; unperturbed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deep remorse (内疚) for his actions.
  • She suffers from a chronic illness (疚疾).
  • There is no need to feel guilty (愧疚) about it.
  • He has a guilty conscience (负疚).

Collocations

  • Remorse(内疚)
  • Guilty conscience(负疚)
  • Chronic illness(疚疾)
  • Feel guilty(愧疚)
  • Heartfelt remorse(歉疚)
  • Self-reproach(自疚)

Idioms

  • Feel ashamed and remorseful(疚心疾首)
  • Chronic illness and long-term worry(疚心疾首)
  • No regrets, no remorse(无愧无疚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, 疚 refers to chronic internal diseases that are difficult to cure.
  • In Confucian ethics, 疚 represents the feeling of guilt and self-blame when failing to meet moral standards.
  • The character combines the sickness radical (疒) with 久 (long time), suggesting prolonged illness or enduring guilt.

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