賉 (xù) - To sympathize with & to pity

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xù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

賉 · xù

To sympathize with;

to pity;

to show compassion;

to provide relief (archaic variant of 恤).

To sympathize withto pityto show compassion

Usage highlights

Sympathize with the poorProvide disaster reliefPity the orphansShow compassionRelief fundsCharitable relief

Synonyms

  • 恤— to sympathize; to pity; to provide relief (standard modern form)
  • 悯— to pity; to feel compassion
  • 怜— to pity; to feel sorry for

Antonyms

  • 虐— to abuse; to mistreat
  • 苛— harsh; severe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He showed great compassion for the poor (賉贫).
  • The government provided relief to disaster victims (賉灾).
  • This charitable act demonstrates deep sympathy (賉孤).

Collocations

  • Sympathize with the poor(賉贫)
  • Provide disaster relief(賉灾)
  • Pity the orphans(賉孤)
  • Show compassion(賉悯)
  • Relief funds(賉金)
  • Charitable relief(賉赈)

Idioms

  • Sympathize with and care for the people(賉民忧国)
  • Provide relief and show compassion(賉灾抚患)
  • Pity the lonely and comfort the widowed(賉孤慰寡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient character for expressing compassion and providing material aid to those in need.
  • Reflects traditional Confucian values of benevolence and social responsibility.
  • Often used in historical texts describing charitable acts by officials or wealthy benefactors.

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