繠 (ruǐ) - To hang down & drooping

繠Tone 3

ruǐ ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

儒三

繠 · ruǐ

To hang down;

drooping;

to be weary;

to be in low spirits;

to be depressed.

To hang downdroopingto be weary

Usage highlights

Drooping appearanceWeary and dispiritedHanging downListless and tiredDepressed state

Synonyms

  • 垂— to hang down; droop
  • 萎— wilt; droop
  • 颓— declining; decadent

Antonyms

  • 昂— to raise; hold high
  • 振— to rouse; invigorate
  • 扬— to raise; lift up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The willow branches droop (繠繠下垂).
  • He looked weary and dispirited (神情繠繠).
  • The flowers hung down as if tired (花朵繠然低垂).

Collocations

  • Drooping appearance(繠繠)
  • Weary and dispirited(繠然)
  • Hanging down(繠垂)
  • Listless and tired(繠倦)
  • Depressed state(繠郁)

Idioms

  • Drooping and weary(繠繠不振)
  • Hanging down listlessly(繠然下垂)
  • Weary and dispirited(繠繠不乐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical literature.
  • Often used to describe a state of physical drooping or emotional depression.
  • The character's structure with multiple '糸' (silk) components suggests something hanging or tangled.

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