(hūn) - To be angry, resentful, or indignant & a character used in classical Chinese to express

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hūn | 14 strokes | radical:

· hūn

To be angry, resentful, or indignant;

a character used in classical Chinese to express displeasure or vexation.

To be angry, resentful, or indignanta character used in classical Chinese to express

Usage highlights

Angry and resentfulWith a displeased expressionHeart full of resentmentTo bear a grudgeTo show indignation

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • happiness
  • pleasure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was filled with resentment (睯怒).
  • The official's expression showed deep displeasure (睯然).
  • Her heart held a grudge (心睯).

Collocations

  • Angry and resentful(睯怒)
  • With a displeased expression(睯然)
  • Heart full of resentment(心睯)
  • To bear a grudge(怀睯)
  • To show indignation(发睯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts.
  • Represents a specific type of internalized anger or resentment in traditional emotional vocabulary.

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