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Character · AdjectiveTraditional忓

not complacent; sorrowful; disappointed

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

not self-satisfied; not complacent

literary

A literary or classical Chinese term describing an attitude of humility. Often used formally or in written language.

Tā他
suī虽
gōng功
chéng成
míng名
jiù就
 ，
réng仍
bǎo保
chí持
kǎn忓
rán然
zhī之
xīn心
 。

Despite his success, he still maintains a humble, non-complacent heart.

Kǎn忓
rán然
zì自
shǒu守
 ，
bù不
jiāo骄
bù不
zào躁
 。

He guards himself with humility, neither arrogant nor impatient.

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Gǔ古
rén人
yún云
 ：
gōng功
chéng成
ér而
kǎn忓
rán然
 。

The ancients said: be humble upon achieving success.

2.

adjective

sorrowful; sad; disappointed; frustrated

literary

Describes a state of melancholy or disappointment, often due to unmet expectations or personal setbacks. Primarily used in classical Chinese literature.

Shì仕
tú途
bù不
shùn顺
 ，
lìng令
tā他
xīn心
zhōng中
kǎn忓
kǎn忓
 。

His unsuccessful official career left him feeling deeply disappointed.

Huái怀
cái才
bù不
yù遇
 ，
kǎn忓
rán然
ér而
tàn叹
 。

Having talent unrecognized, he sighed with sorrow.

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Qí其
róng容
kǎn忓
rán然
 ，
sì似
yǒu有
wú无
xiàn限
chóu愁
xù绪
 。

His expression was sorrowful, as if burdened by endless worries.