忧
sadness; worry; mourning; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 20 examplesnoun; verb
sadness; melancholy; to feel sad
Describes a low mood caused by pressure, loss or worry.
He has been under heavy work pressure lately and looks gloomy all the time.
She looked sad when she heard the news that her grandma was ill.
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Separation filled his heart with melancholy.
This poem is full of concern for the country and its people.
Don't worry about small things, we have more important matters to attend to.
noun
trouble; misfortune; worry
Refers to specific difficult events or potential dangers that cause anxiety.
The war brought countless troubles and displaced countless people.
As long as we prepare in advance, we can stay away from misfortunes.
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He has experienced many hardships in his life but remained optimistic.
A complacent attitude is not helpful for dealing with emergencies.
A sense of national crisis is an important guarantee for the survival of a nation.
verb
to worry about; to be concerned about
Describes the act of feeling anxious about a potential problem or someone's situation.
He always worries about groundless things like the end of the world.
Many patriots are concerned about their country and people and speak out for the nation's future.
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The mother worries about her son's safety who works far away from home.
We don't need to worry about this exam, I believe you can do well.
He is worried about the company's future as its performance has been declining.
noun
mourning for parents
formal, archaicA classical formal term used in traditional Chinese cultural and official contexts.
He went home to mourn his father last year and observed a three-year mourning period.
In ancient China, officials had to resign and return home to mourn when their parents passed away.
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He missed this important official selection due to the mourning period for his parent.
noun
surname You
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. You is our new colleague.
The surname You originated from vassal states during the Spring and Autumn Period.