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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
阢wùworried, apprehensivex, 5 strokes, radical 阝
wù(wu4)wu T4
  1. 1worried, apprehensive
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March 24, 2026

阢wù(wu4)

The character 阢 (wù) conveys feelings of worry or apprehension. It is often used in contexts where someone is feeling uneasy about a situation or has concerns about potential outcomes. This term captures a nuanced emotional state that can occur in both personal and social contexts.

Strokes5Radical阝
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, expressing concern or worry can be seen as a sign of caring, especially in family and close relationships. The concept of 阢 reflects the importance of emotional awareness in social interactions.

Memory tip

Imagine a worried person standing at a crossroads (the shape of 阢 resembles a gate), unable to decide which path to take. The 'w' in wù sounds like 'worry', helping you connect the character to the feeling of being apprehensive about choices.

Meanings of 阢

wù(wu4)
1worried, apprehensive
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About 阢

阢Simplified
5Strokes
阝Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 阢 with similar-sounding characters or using it in overly formal contexts, as it can be more emotive than standard vocabulary. Collocations with 阢 often include words related to fear or concern. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it could change its meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 阢 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other emotional descriptors at a similar level, such as 忧 (yōu) for 'sorrow' or 急 (jí) for 'anxious'. Students should focus on recognizing the emotional nuances of characters like 阢 and practice using them in context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 阢 with 忧 (yōu), which also means worry but is more common in usage. For example, saying '我很忧' (wǒ hěn yōu) instead of using 阢 in appropriate contexts can lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 阢

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Phonetic (sound)兀
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Decomposition of 阢

IDS Structure⿰阝兀
阢Full character
=
阝yi4
left
兀Wu4
right
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Parts

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How to say worried, apprehensive in Chinese

“worried, apprehensive” in Chinese is阢wù

The character 阢 (wù) conveys feelings of worry or apprehension. It is often used in contexts where someone is feeling uneasy about a situation or has concerns about potential outcomes. This term captures a nuanced emotional state that can occur in both personal and social contexts.

When to use 阢

Common mistakes include confusing 阢 with similar-sounding characters or using it in overly formal contexts, as it can be more emotive than standard vocabulary. Collocations with 阢 often include words related to fear or concern. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it could change its meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 阢 with 忧 (yōu), which also means worry but is more common in usage. For example, saying '我很忧' (wǒ hěn yōu) instead of using 阢 in appropriate contexts can lead to misunderstandings.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阢

No, 阢 is relatively formal and may not be used frequently in casual conversations.

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