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慪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
慪òuannoyedx, 14 strokes, radical 忄
òu(ou4)ou T4
  1. 1annoyed
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March 24, 2026

慪òu(ou4)

The character 慪 (òu) conveys a sense of annoyance or displeasure. It is often used to express frustration in various contexts, whether in personal relationships, work situations, or daily inconveniences. This character is less common in everyday conversation and might be more frequently encountered in literary or formal writing.

Strokes14Radical忄
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, expressing annoyance can be more subtle than in some Western cultures, where direct expressions of irritation are more common. The use of 慪 may reflect a more reserved approach to conveying displeasure, often through context rather than direct confrontation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person with a frown (representing annoyance) holding a sign that says 'Oh!' (for its pronunciation). The radical 心 (heart) indicates feelings, while the component 母 (mother) can remind you of the familiar frustration one might feel towards a loved one when they are annoyed.

Meanings of 慪

òu(ou4)
1annoyed
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About 慪

慪Simplified
14Strokes
忄Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

慪 is generally used in formal or written contexts, rather than in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that convey different emotions, like 怒 (nù, anger). It is often collocated with words indicating situations or subjects that cause annoyance, such as 慪烦 (òu fán, annoyed and bothered).

HSK Study Tips

As 慪 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, learners might encounter it in advanced reading materials. Focus on understanding its context and emotional nuances, especially when reading literature or formal texts. This character can be a good example of how emotions are expressed in Chinese.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 慪 with other characters expressing annoyance or anger, such as 烦 (fán). For instance, saying '我感到烦' (I feel annoyed) is correct, but mixing it with 慪 could lead to confusion in meaning. Always ensure the context fits the character's specific nuance.

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Etymology of 慪

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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heart

Semantic (meaning)忄
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Phonetic (sound)區
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Origin

慪 = 忄 + 區. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 慪

IDS Structure⿰忄區
慪Full Character
=
忄xin1
left
區qu1
right
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Parts

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How to say annoyed in Chinese

“annoyed” in Chinese is慪òu

The character 慪 (òu) conveys a sense of annoyance or displeasure. It is often used to express frustration in various contexts, whether in personal relationships, work situations, or daily inconveniences. This character is less common in everyday conversation and might be more frequently encountered in literary or formal writing.

When to use 慪

慪 is generally used in formal or written contexts, rather than in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that convey different emotions, like 怒 (nù, anger). It is often collocated with words indicating situations or subjects that cause annoyance, such as 慪烦 (òu fán, annoyed and bothered).

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 慪 with other characters expressing annoyance or anger, such as 烦 (fán). For instance, saying '我感到烦' (I feel annoyed) is correct, but mixing it with 慪 could lead to confusion in meaning. Always ensure the context fits the character's specific nuance.

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Word Family of 慪

Words Containing This Character2
怄气to sulk慪氣
怄òuto annoy慪
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Frequently Asked Questions about 慪

No, 慪 is more often found in formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.

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