瘝 (guān) - illness & suffering

瘝Tone 1

guān ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

瘝 · guān

illness;

suffering;

to neglect one's duties;

to be afflicted with illness

illnesssufferingto neglect one's duties

Usage highlights

neglect official dutiesbodily sufferingconcern for sufferingsuffer from illnessgovernment neglect

Synonyms

  • 病— illness; disease
  • 疾— sickness; ailment
  • 旷— neglect; be absent from

Antonyms

  • 勤— diligent; industrious
  • 康— healthy; well-being

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was afflicted with a serious illness (身瘝).
  • The official neglected his duties (瘝官).
  • The ruler was concerned about the people's suffering (恫瘝在身).

Collocations

  • neglect official duties(瘝官)
  • bodily suffering(身瘝)
  • concern for suffering(恫瘝)
  • suffer from illness(罹瘝)
  • government neglect(瘝职)

Idioms

  • Concern for the people's suffering(恫瘝在身)
  • Neglecting one's official responsibilities(瘝官旷职)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly in contexts of governance and Confucian ideals.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe the suffering of the people or neglect by officials.
  • Part of the phrase '恫瘝在身' expressing a ruler's concern for subjects' suffering.

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