痯 (guǎn) - Ill & sick

痯Tone 3

guǎn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

痯 · guǎn

Ill;

sick;

weary;

exhausted;

despondent.

Illsickweary

Usage highlights

Weary and illAppear exhaustedSick and wearyFatigued and despondentExhausted appearanceSickly countenance

Synonyms

  • 病— ill; sick
  • 疲— tired; weary
  • 倦— fatigued; weary

Antonyms

  • 健— healthy; robust
  • 康— well; healthy
  • 旺— vigorous; prosperous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked weary and ill (痯痯).
  • The patient appeared exhausted (痯然).
  • She felt despondent after the long journey (痯瘁).

Collocations

  • Weary and ill(痯痯)
  • Appear exhausted(痯然)
  • Sick and weary(痯瘁)
  • Fatigued and despondent(痯惫)
  • Exhausted appearance(痯貌)
  • Sickly countenance(痯容)

Idioms

  • Weary and sick(痯痯)
  • Exhausted and despondent(痯瘁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical Chinese character describing physical illness combined with mental weariness.
  • Often used in classical literature to depict both physical and emotional exhaustion.
  • Represents a state of comprehensive debilitation affecting both body and spirit.

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