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忧愁

yōu chóu
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to be worried

Word relationships

Antonyms

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快乐
kuài lè

happy; joyful

忧愁的反义词，指心情愉快

Synonyms

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担忧
dān yōu

to worry

常用表达担心的心情
忧伤
yōu shāng

distressed

强调内心悲伤的忧虑

Usage notes

Common mistakes

忧愁 is an adjective meaning worried/sad; don't use it as a verb (*我忧愁他). Use 担心 (verb) instead.

Formality

忧愁 is somewhat literary; in spoken Mandarin, 担心 or 发愁 are more common for expressing worry.

Example Sentences

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他的脸上充满了 忧愁 。
His face is full of worry.

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Child Words of 忧愁

愁
chóu

to worry about

忧
yōu

to worry