Memory phrase for the character: 愁

愁

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Meaning worry about, be anxious, be sad

Pronunciation

chóu

Explanation

Top: autumn 秋 (when the rice plants 禾 are put on fire 火.), below: heart 心

Mnemonic
 
In autumn, the heart has worries. (e.g. whether there is enough food for the winter.)

Radicals

秋 autumn, fall
心 heartImage of a heart with coronary arteries.
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 Vocabulary

发愁 fā chóu  to worry; to fret; to be anxious; to become sad
忧愁 yōu chóu  to be worried
愁苦 chóu kǔ  anxiety; distress
穷愁潦倒 qióng chóu liáo dǎo  destitute and troubled; in dire straits
穷愁潦倒 qióng chóu liáo dǎo  

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