Meanings of 忡
By ear
Play it, then pick what 忡 means.
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, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 忡 to you
Let me explain 忡 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 忡 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How well do you know 忡?
Learning Lab
Knowing 忡 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 忡
Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 中 represents the sound.
heart
Origin
忡 = 忄 + 中. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 忡
Parts
Which of these is part 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.
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
忧心____忡的家长们开了一次会。
Concerned parents held a meeting.
Example sentences for 忡 (2)
Ask Jason
Have a question about 忡?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
Word Family of 忡
Words with 忡
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.