諰 (xǐ) - Fearful & anxious

諰Tone 3

xǐ ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

諰 · xǐ

Fearful;

anxious;

also used in classical texts to mean 'to think' or 'to consider'.

Fearfulanxiousalso used in classical texts to mean 'to

Usage highlights

Fearful and anxiousApprehensive heartTo think and considerAnxious and uneasyWorried expression

Synonyms

  • 惧— fear
  • 恐— dread
  • 忧— worry
  • 思— think (in the 'consider' sense)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt anxious and fearful (諰諰不安).
  • The ancient text used it to mean 'to think' (思諰).
  • She was filled with apprehension (心諰).

Collocations

  • Fearful and anxious(諰諰)
  • Apprehensive heart(心諰)
  • To think and consider(思諰)
  • Anxious and uneasy(諰懼)
  • Worried expression(諰色)

Idioms

  • Fearful and anxious(諰諰不安)
  • Trembling with fear(慄慄諰諰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly those discussing states of mind and emotion.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily encountered in literary or historical contexts.

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