顦 (qiáo) - Worried, anxious, haggard — describes a state of

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qiáo ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

顦 · qiáo

Worried, anxious, haggard — describes a state of mental distress or physical appearance showing signs of worry and fatigue.

Worried, anxious, haggard — describes a state of

Usage highlights

Worried and haggardAnxious appearanceLook worriedHaggard faceWorried countenance

Synonyms

  • 憔— haggard, worn-out
  • 悴— wan, pallid from grief
  • 憂— worried, anxious

Antonyms

  • 安— calm, peaceful
  • 寧— tranquil, serene

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked haggard from constant worry (顦顇).
  • Her face showed signs of anxiety (顦悴).
  • The long illness left him looking worn and worried (顦顇憔悴).

Collocations

  • Worried and haggard(顦顇)
  • Anxious appearance(顦悴)
  • Look worried(顦容)
  • Haggard face(顦面)
  • Worried countenance(顦色)

Idioms

  • Worried and haggard in appearance(顦顇憔悴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical literature.
  • It typically describes the physical manifestation of mental distress or prolonged suffering.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to convey deep emotional turmoil.

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