Meanings of 怊
By ear
Play it, then pick what 怊 means.
About 怊
Podcast: 怊
Podcast: 怊
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 怊
This character is relatively formal and may appear in literary or poetic contexts. Be cautious with its tone; using it in casual conversation might seem overly dramatic. Common collocations include phrases related to mourning or loss.
Although 怊 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of emotional expressions in Chinese. It connects with other words related to feelings and emotions, which are often covered in HSK vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 怊 with similar characters like 忧 (yōu) or 伤 (shāng) which express sadness but lack the same depth. For instance, using 怊 casually can sound inappropriate, as it conveys a heavier emotional weight.
Pronunciation of 怊
Drill the tone of 怊, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 怊 to you
Let me explain 怊 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 怊 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How well do you know 怊?
Learning Lab
Knowing 怊 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 怊
heart
Origin
怊 = 忄 + 召. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 怊
Parts
Which of these is part of 怊?
How to say grieving in Chinese
“grieving” in Chinese is怊
The character 怊 (chāo) expresses a deep sense of grief or sorrow, often associated with mourning or lamentation. It is used in contexts where strong emotional pain is felt due to loss or separation.
When to use 怊
This character is relatively formal and may appear in literary or poetic contexts. Be cautious with its tone; using it in casual conversation might seem overly dramatic. Common collocations include phrases related to mourning or loss.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 怊 with similar characters like 忧 (yōu) or 伤 (shāng) which express sadness but lack the same depth. For instance, using 怊 casually can sound inappropriate, as it conveys a heavier emotional weight.
Write 怊
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 怊 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 怊?
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.
Frequently asked questions about 怊
It's typically used to describe deep sorrow related to loss, such as mourning a loved one.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 怊?
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.