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愁
chóu
Description
“愁”的意思是因为担心或难过而心里不开心。
"愁" means feeling unhappy inside because of worry or sadness.
这个字比较书面，常常用在“忧愁”“发愁”这样的词里。
This character is more formal and often used in words like "忧愁" and "发愁".
Meanings
愁chóu
to worry; to feel anxious or sad
他一直愁没有工作。
He has been worried about not having a job.
愁chóu
sorrow; anxiety; worried feeling
她的脸上写满了愁。
Her face was full of worry.
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Notes
- Nuance
愁 is more literary than 担心; often about a lingering, heavy worry.
- Etymology
秋 (autumn) over 心 (heart) — the melancholy feeling of autumn.
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