癙 (shǔ) - Worry, anxiety & also refers to a type of ulcer or

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shǔ ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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癙 · shǔ

Worry, anxiety;

also refers to a type of ulcer or swelling, particularly in historical medical texts.

Worry, anxietyalso refers to a type of ulcer or

Usage highlights

Worry and anxietyUlcer diseaseMelancholy and worryHidden worryWorry sickness

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry, anxiety
  • 郁— melancholy, depression
  • 虑— concern, anxiety

Antonyms

  • 乐— happiness, joy
  • 喜— delight, pleasure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He suffered from chronic worry (癙忧).
  • The ancient text describes a type of ulcer (癙疾).
  • She was afflicted with anxiety and melancholy (癙郁).

Collocations

  • Worry and anxiety(癙忧)
  • Ulcer disease(癙疾)
  • Melancholy and worry(癙郁)
  • Hidden worry(癙匿)
  • Worry sickness(癙病)

Idioms

  • To harbor secret worries(癙忧在心)
  • The sickness of anxiety(癙疾之患)
  • Hidden anxieties and unspoken pains(癙匿之痛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese medical texts describing physical ailments believed to be caused by excessive worry.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but preserved in classical literature and historical documents.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese medicine's concept of emotional states causing physical illness.

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