譩 (yī) - to sigh & to lament
譩 · yī
to sigh;
to lament;
to groan;
also used in classical texts to express sorrow or regret.
to sighto lamentto groan
Usage highlights
to sigh deeplylament for the pastgroan in painexpress regretsorrowful sigh
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He sighed deeply in sorrow (譩然长叹).
- The poem expresses lament for the past (譩古).
- She groaned in pain (譩痛).
Collocations
- to sigh deeply(譩然)
- lament for the past(譩古)
- groan in pain(譩痛)
- express regret(譩悔)
- sorrowful sigh(譩叹)
Idioms
- Deep sigh of regret(譩然长叹)
- Lamenting the ancients(譩古伤今)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily found in classical Chinese literature and poetry.
- Used to express deep emotional states like sorrow, regret, or lamentation.
- Considered a literary character rather than one for everyday modern use.