Meanings of 忡
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 忡
Podcast: 忡
Podcast: 忡
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 忡
忧 (yōu) — use 忡 (chōng) to emphasize deep emotional distress over general worry.
Learners often confuse 忡 with similar characters like 忧 (yōu), which also means 'worry' or 'anxiety.' This character is generally used in more formal or literary contexts, so it's important to choose settings where a heightened expression of emotion is appropriate. Be mindful of the fourth tone when pronouncing chōng, as mispronunciation can alter meaning.
Although 忡 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can enrich your understanding of emotional expressions in Chinese. Focus on connecting it with other emotional words like 悲 (bēi, sorrow) or 忧 (yōu, worry) to build a broader emotional vocabulary.
Learners often use 忡 interchangeably with other emotional characters like 忧 (yōu) or 悲 (bēi), which can lead to imprecise meanings. For example, saying '我很忧' (wǒ hěn yōu) instead of '我很忡' (wǒ hěn chōng) when expressing deep distress is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 忡
Drill the tone of 忡 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 忡
Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 中 represents the sound.
heart
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 忡
Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 中 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half忄 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half中 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayheart
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 忡? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 忡?
Decomposition of 忡
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 忡?
How to say sad, grieving; distressed, uneasy in Chinese
“sad, grieving; distressed, uneasy” in Chinese is忡
The character 忡 (chōng) conveys a deep sense of sadness and distress. It is commonly used to describe feelings of grief and unease, often associated with emotional turmoil or sorrowful situations. This character is often found in literary contexts or discussions about emotional experiences.
When to use 忡
Learners often confuse 忡 with similar characters like 忧 (yōu), which also means 'worry' or 'anxiety.' This character is generally used in more formal or literary contexts, so it's important to choose settings where a heightened expression of emotion is appropriate. Be mindful of the fourth tone when pronouncing chōng, as mispronunciation can alter meaning.
忡 or something close to it
忧 (yōu) — use 忡 (chōng) to emphasize deep emotional distress over general worry.
What learners get wrong
Learners often use 忡 interchangeably with other emotional characters like 忧 (yōu) or 悲 (bēi), which can lead to imprecise meanings. For example, saying '我很忧' (wǒ hěn yōu) instead of '我很忡' (wǒ hěn chōng) when expressing deep distress is incorrect.
Write 忡
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 忡 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar Patterns of 忡
忡 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
忧心____忡的家长们开了一次会。
Concerned parents held a meeting.
Example Sentences for 忡 (2)
Word Family of 忡
Compound Meaning
What does 忧心忡忡 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 忡
While both characters express sadness, 忡 (chōng) connotes a deeper, more distressing emotional state, whereas 悲 (bēi) is more commonly used for general sorrow.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 忡?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.