internal troubles; inner worry; mother's passing
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
internal troubles; domestic strife
formalOften used in a political or historical context, typically paired with "外患" (external threats).
In the final years of that dynasty, internal troubles and external threats came one after another.
Resolving internal troubles is the current government's primary task.
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Internal troubles and external threats are often important reasons for regime change.
verb
to be inwardly worried; to have inner anxieties
literaryA classical Chinese usage; rarely used in modern spoken language but appears in formal writing or literary contexts.
Although he appears calm on the surface, he is inwardly very worried.
Judging by his expression, he seems to have inner anxieties.
noun
mourning for one's mother; mother's death
archaicA very specific, archaic term from classical Chinese used in the context of mourning rituals. Not used in modern everyday conversation.
Upon encountering mourning for his mother, he left his official post to observe the mourning period.
In the old days, when an official experienced his mother's passing, he had to leave his post and return to his hometown.