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后顾之忧 (hòu gù zhī yōu) — Chinese word meaning

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后顾之忧 (hòu gù zhī yōu) is a Chinese word: worries about the future; future troubles. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 后顾之忧

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

worries about the future; future troubles

有了稳定的工作,他就没有后顾之忧了。

yǒu le wěn dìng de gōng zuò tā jiù méi yǒu hòu gù zhī yōu le

With a stable job, he no longer has worries about the future.

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Word breakdown

后 hòu — rear; behind; what's left behind

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  • 6 最后 zuì hòu — final, last HSK 3
    • 最 most, superlative degree marker
    • 后 after, behind, later
    Example

    最后，我想说声谢谢大家。

    zuì hòu wǒ xiǎng shuō shēng xiè xie dà jiā

    Finally, I want to say thank you to everyone.

  • 7 然后 rán hòu — then HSK 3
    • 然 so, thus, in this way
    • 后 after, afterwards
    Example

    我先吃饭，然后去学校。

    wǒ xiān chī fàn rán hòu qù xué xiào

    I'll eat first, then go to school.

  • 8 之后 zhī hòu — after HSK 4
    • 之 classical linking particle connecting to the temporal concept
    • 后 after, later (provides the temporal meaning)
    Example

    毕业之后他去了北京工作。

    bì yè zhī hòu tā qù le běi jīng gōng zuò

    After graduation, he went to Beijing to work.

  • 9 今后 jīn hòu — from now on HSK 4
    • 今 now, present
    • 后 after, later
    Example

    今后我会更加努力学习。

    jīn hòu wǒ huì gèng jiā nǔ lì xué xí

    From now on I will study even harder.

  • 10 前后 qián hòu — front and back; before and after; around HSK 4
    • 前 front; before (represents the earlier part or beginning)
    • 后 back; after (represents the later part or end)
    Example

    这件事前后花了三个月时间。

    zhè jiàn shì qián hòu huā le sān gè yuè shí jiān

    This matter took around three months in total.

  • 11 后悔 hòu huǐ — regret HSK 4
    • 后 after, later (indicating retrospection)
    • 悔 regret, remorse
    Example

    我后悔当时没有听你的建议。

    wǒ hòu huǐ dāng shí méi yǒu tīng nǐ de jiàn yì

    I regret not listening to your advice at that time.

  • 12 先后 xiān hòu — successively, one after another HSK 5
    • 先 first, earlier
    • 后 after, later
    Example

    学生们先后发表了自己的意见。

    xué shēng men xiān hòu fā biǎo le zì jǐ de yì jiàn

    The students expressed their opinions one after another.

  • 13 后果 hòu guǒ — consequence HSK 5
    • 后 after, later (what comes after)
    • 果 result, outcome (the fruit or product)
    Example

    你要考虑这个决定的后果。

    nǐ yào kǎo lǜ zhè ge jué dìng de hòu guǒ

    You need to consider the consequences of this decision.

  • 14 此后 cǐ hòu — after this, hereafter HSK 5
    • 此 this (reference point in time)
    • 后 after, later (temporal succession)
    Example

    此后他再也没有回过家乡。

    cǐ hòu tā zài yě méi yǒu huí guò jiā xiāng

    After this, he never returned to his hometown.

  • 15 背后 bèi hòu — behind HSK 5
    • 背 back (rear side)
    • 后 behind (spatial position to the rear)
    Example

    他背后有一个人。

    tā bèi hòu yǒu yí gè rén

    There is a person behind him.

  • 16 随后 suí hòu — afterwards HSK 5
    • 随 following, along with (indicates sequence)
    • 后 after, later (indicates temporal succession)
    Example

    他吃完饭，随后去散步了。

    tā chī wán fàn suí hòu qù sàn bù le

    He finished eating, then went for a walk.

  • 17 事后 shì hòu — afterwards, after the event HSK 6
    • 事 event, matter, affair
    • 后 after, behind
    Example

    事后他才意识到自己的错误。

    shì hòu tā cái yì shí dào zì jǐ de cuò wù

    Only afterwards did he realize his mistake.

  • 18 后人 hòu rén — descendants HSK 6
    • 后 later, after (in time)
    • 人 people, person
    Example

    后人会记住他的贡献。

    hòu rén huì jì zhù tā de gòng xiàn

    Later generations will remember his contributions.

  • 19 后代 hòu dài — descendants HSK 6
    • 后 later, future, coming after
    • 代 generation
    Example

    我们要为后代保护环境。

    wǒ men yào wèi hòu dài bǎo hù huán jìng

    We must protect the environment for our descendants.

  • 20 后期 hòu qī — later stage HSK 6
    • 后 later, after
    • 期 period, stage
    Example

    这个项目已经进入后期阶段。

    zhè ge xiàng mù yǐ jīng jìn rù hòu qī jiē duàn

    This project has already entered the later stage.

  • 21 后者 hòu zhě — the latter HSK 6
    • 后 latter, later, after
    • 者 one (nominalizing particle)
    Example

    我喜欢猫和狗，但更喜欢后者。

    wǒ xǐ huan māo hé gǒu dàn gèng xǐ huan hòu zhě

    I like cats and dogs, but I prefer the latter.

  • 22 后退 hòu tuì — to move backward HSK 6
    • 后 backward, back (direction)
    • 退 retreat, withdraw (movement)
    Example

    请后退一步，让别人先过。

    qǐng hòu tuì yī bù ràng bié rén xiān guò

    Please step back and let others pass first.

  • 23 往后 wǎng hòu — from now on HSK 6
    • 往 towards (future time)
    • 后 after, later
    Example

    往后我们要更加努力。

    wǎng hòu wǒ men yào gèng jiā nǔ lì

    From now on we need to work harder.

  • 24 日后 rì hòu — in the future HSK 6
    • 日 day (temporal aspect)
    • 后 after, later (future direction)
    Example

    日后请多多关照。

    rì hòu qǐng duō duō guān zhào

    Please take care of me in the future.

  • 25 落后 luò hòu — to fall behind HSK 6
    • 落 to fall, to lag
    • 后 behind, after
    Example

    我们不能落后于时代。

    wǒ men bù néng luò hòu yú shí dài

    We cannot fall behind the times.

  • 26 过后 guò hòu — afterwards HSK 6
    • 过 to pass through (time/event)
    • 后 after, later
    Example

    他吃完饭过后就去散步了。

    tā chī wán fàn guò hòu jiù qù sàn bù le

    After he finished eating, he went for a walk.

  • 27 争先恐后 zhēng xiān kǒng hòu — eagerly rush forward HSK 7
    • 争 compete, strive
    • 先 first, ahead
    • 恐 fear
    • 后 last, behind
    Example

    学生们争先恐后地举手回答问题。

    xué shēng men zhēng xiān kǒng hòu de jǔ shǒu huí dá wèn tí

    Students eagerly rush forward to raise their hands to answer the question.

  • 28 前赴后继 qián fù hòu jì — to advance wave upon wave HSK 7
    • 前 front, forward (those who go first)
    • 赴 to rush to, to go forward (courageously)
    • 后 behind, after (those who follow)
    • 继 to continue, to succeed (the mission)
    Example

    革命烈士前赴后继，为国家独立献出生命。

    gé mìng liè shì qián fù hòu jì wèi guó jiā dú lì xiàn chū shēng mìng

    Revolutionary martyrs advanced wave upon wave, sacrificing their lives for national independence.

  • 29 后世 hòu shì — later generations HSK 7
    • 后 later, after
    • 世 generation, era
    Example

    我们要为后世保护好环境。

    wǒ men yào wèi hòu shì bǎo hù hǎo huán jìng

    We must protect the environment well for future generations.

  • 30 后勤 hòu qín — logistics HSK 7
    • 后 rear, back (support from behind)
    • 勤 service, work, duty
    Example

    这个部门负责公司的后勤工作。

    zhè ge bù mén fù zé gōng sī de hòu qín gōng zuò

    This department is responsible for the company's logistics work.

  • 31 后台 hòu tái — backstage HSK 7
    • 后 back, behind
    • 台 stage, platform
    Example

    演员们在后台准备表演。

    yǎn yuán men zài hòu tái zhǔn bèi biǎo yǎn

    The actors are preparing for the performance backstage.

  • 32 后备 hòu bèi — reserve HSK 7
    • 后 back, later, subsequent
    • 备 prepared, ready, in reserve
    Example

    他是球队的后备队员。

    tā shì qiú duì de hòu bèi duì yuán

    He is a reserve player on the team.

  • 33 后备箱 hòu bèi xiāng — trunk (boot) HSK 7
    • 后 rear, back (indicates location at the back of vehicle)
    • 备 reserve, storage (suggests a space for storing items)
    • 箱 box, compartment (indicates an enclosed storage space)
    Example

    请把行李放在后备箱里。

    qǐng bǎ xíng li fàng zài hòu bèi xiāng lǐ

    Please put the luggage in the trunk.

  • 34 后盾 hòu dùn — backing HSK 7
    • 后 behind, rear, backing
    • 盾 shield, protection
    Example

    有你做我的后盾，我什么都不怕。

    yǒu nǐ zuò wǒ de hòu dùn wǒ shén me dōu bù pà

    With you as my backing, I fear nothing.

  • 35 后续 hòu xù — subsequent HSK 7
    • 后 after, later (temporal sequence)
    • 续 continue, follow (continuation)
    Example

    我们需要等待后续通知。

    wǒ men xū yào děng dài hòu xù tōng zhī

    We need to wait for subsequent notification.

  • 36 后裔 hòu yì — descendants HSK 7
    • 后 later generations, those who come after
    • 裔 descendants, offspring
    Example

    我们都是炎黄后裔。

    wǒ men dōu shì yán huáng hòu yì

    We are all descendants of Yan and Huang.

  • 37 后遗症 hòu yí zhèng — sequela, aftereffect, complication HSK 7
    • 后 after, subsequent
    • 遗 remaining, left behind
    • 症 symptom, condition, disease
    Example

    这次事故给他留下了严重的后遗症。

    zhè cì shì gù gěi tā liú xià le yán zhòng de hòu yí zhèng

    This accident left him with serious aftereffects.

  • 38 幕后 mù hòu — behind the scenes HSK 7
    • 幕 curtain (theatrical screen separating audience from backstage)
    • 后 behind (indicating position behind the curtain)
    Example

    她在幕后默默工作了很多年。

    tā zài mù hòu mò mò gōng zuò le hěn duō nián

    She has been working quietly behind the scenes for many years.

  • 39 思前想后 sī qián xiǎng hòu — think over and over HSK 7
    • 思 think (about the past)
    • 前 before, what came earlier
    • 想 think (about the future)
    • 后 after, what comes later
    Example

    我思前想后，决定接受这份工作。

    wǒ sī qián xiǎng hòu jué dìng jiē shòu zhè fèn gōng zuò

    I thought it over and over, and decided to accept this job.

  • 40 滞后 zhì hòu — lag behind HSK 7
    • 滞 stagnant, blocked, delayed
    • 后 behind, after
    Example

    经济发展滞后于社会需求。

    jīng jì fā zhǎn zhì hòu yú shè huì xū qiú

    Economic development lags behind social needs.

  • 41 皇后 huáng hòu — empress HSK 7
    • 皇 imperial, emperor
    • 后 empress, queen consort
    Example

    皇后在宫中享有很高的地位。

    huáng hòu zài gōng zhōng xiǎng yǒu hěn gāo de dì wèi

    The empress enjoyed a high status in the palace.

  • 42 稍后 shāo hòu — in a moment HSK 7
    • 稍 slightly, a bit (indicates a short amount of time)
    • 后 later, after (indicates future time)
    Example

    我稍后给你打电话。

    wǒ shāo hòu gěi nǐ dǎ diàn huà

    I'll call you in a moment.

  • 43 马后炮 mǎ hòu pào — belated advice; Monday morning quarterback; hindsight wisdom HSK 7
    • 马 horse (chess piece)
    • 后 behind; after (in time)
    • 炮 cannon (chess piece)
    Example

    事情都过去了，你现在说这些不是马后炮吗？

    shì qing dōu guò qù le nǐ xiàn zài shuō zhè xiē bú shì mǎ hòu pào ma

    The matter is already over, isn't what you're saying now just hindsight wisdom?

顾 gù — look back at; be concerned about

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之 zhī — possessive particle (classical)

Words with this character (24)
  • 1 之中 zhī zhōng — among, within HSK 4
    • 之 classical possessive/attributive particle
    • 中 middle, among, within
    Example

    在众多选择之中，这是最好的。

    zài zhòng duō xuǎn zé zhī zhōng zhè shì zuì hǎo de

    Among many choices, this is the best.

  • 2 之前 zhī qián — before HSK 4
    • 之 connecting particle linking time reference to 'before'
    • 前 before, prior, anteriority in time
    Example

    三年之前我不会说中文。

    sān nián zhī qián wǒ bù huì shuō zhōng wén

    Three years ago, I couldn't speak Chinese.

  • 3 之后 zhī hòu — after HSK 4
    • 之 classical linking particle connecting to the temporal concept
    • 后 after, later (provides the temporal meaning)
    Example

    毕业之后他去了北京工作。

    bì yè zhī hòu tā qù le běi jīng gōng zuò

    After graduation, he went to Beijing to work.

  • 4 之间 zhī jiān — between HSK 4
    • 之 classical particle connecting preceding element with '间'
    • 间 space, gap, interval between things
    Example

    我们之间没有秘密。

    wǒ men zhī jiān méi yǒu mì mì

    There are no secrets between us.

  • 5 总之 zǒng zhī — in short HSK 5
    • 总 overall, general (indicating summation)
    • 之 classical particle (grammatical complement)
    Example

    总之，我们要努力学习。

    zǒng zhī wǒ men yào nǔ lì xué xí

    In short, we need to study hard.

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  • 6 之所以 zhī suǒ yǐ — the reason why HSK 6
    • 之 grammatical particle linking the reason
    • 所 that which, indicating the object or thing
    • 以 by means of, because of (causal meaning)
    Example

    我之所以学中文，是因为我喜欢中国文化。

    wǒ zhī suǒ yǐ xué zhōng wén shì yīn wèi wǒ xǐ huān zhōng guó wén huà

    The reason why I study Chinese is because I like Chinese culture.

  • 7 一技之长 yī jì zhī cháng — a special skill; a particular forte HSK 7
    • 一 one; a specific
    • 技 skill; craft
    • 之 possessive particle (of)
    • 长 strong point; forte
    Example

    他虽然学历不高，但有一技之长，生活得很好。

    tā suī rán xué lì bù gāo dàn yǒu yī jì zhī cháng shēng huó de hěn hǎo

    Although he doesn't have high education, he has a special skill and lives well.

  • 8 不了了之 bù liǎo liǎo zhī — to leave something unresolved HSK 7
    • 不 not; negates the action of concluding
    • 了 to finish, to settle; indicates completion
    • 了 to finish; reinforces the sense of completion
    • 之 it, this (classical particle); refers to the matter
    Example

    这件事不能不了了之，我们必须找到解决办法。

    zhè jiàn shì bù néng bù liǎo liǎo zhī wǒ men bì xū zhǎo dào jiě jué bàn fǎ

    This matter cannot be left unresolved; we must find a solution.

  • 9 不正之风 bù zhèng zhī fēng — unhealthy trends HSK 7
    • 不 not, negation marker
    • 正 proper, correct, righteous
    • 之 of (classical possessive marker)
    • 风 wind, trend, custom, atmosphere
    Example

    我们必须坚决抵制社会上的不正之风。

    wǒ men bì xū jiān jué dǐ zhì shè huì shàng de bù zhèng zhī fēng

    We must firmly resist unhealthy trends in society.

  • 10 之际 zhī jì — at the time of HSK 7
    • 之 structural particle linking the preceding element
    • 际 time, occasion, juncture
    Example

    新年之际，祝你万事如意。

    xīn nián zhī jì zhù nǐ wàn shì rú yì

    On the occasion of the New Year, I wish you all the best.

  • 11 井底之蛙 jǐng dǐ zhī wā — A frog at the bottom of a well (metaphor for someone with a narrow perspective) HSK 7
    • 井 well (a confined, narrow space symbolizing limitation)
    • 底 bottom (emphasizes the lowest position, furthest from the wider world)
    • 之 of/at (classical possessive/locative particle connecting the location to the subject)
    • 蛙 frog (the subject with limited perspective due to confined environment)
    Example

    不要做井底之蛙，要开阔眼界。

    bú yào zuò jǐng dǐ zhī wā yào kāi kuò yǎn jiè

    Don't be a frog at the bottom of a well, broaden your horizons.

  • 12 加之 jiā zhī — moreover HSK 7
    • 加 add, contributes the sense of addition
    • 之 classical particle, adds formality and connects clauses
    Example

    天气很冷，加之下雨，我们决定不出去了。

    tiān qì hěn lěng jiā zhī xià yǔ wǒ men jué dìng bù chū qù le

    The weather is very cold, and moreover it's raining, so we decided not to go out.

  • 13 反之 fǎn zhī — conversely HSK 7
    • 反 opposite, reverse
    • 之 classical particle referring to the previous situation
    Example

    他喜欢夏天，反之，我更喜欢冬天。

    tā xǐ huan xià tiān fǎn zhī wǒ gèng xǐ huan dōng tiān

    He likes summer; conversely, I prefer winter.

  • 14 取而代之 qǔ ér dài zhī — replace, take its place HSK 7
    • 取 to take, to seize
    • 而 and then, and (connects sequential actions)
    • 代 to replace, to substitute
    • 之 it, that (classical pronoun for what is replaced)
    Example

    手工劳动逐渐被机器取而代之。

    shǒu gōng láo dòng zhú jiàn bèi jī qì qǔ ér dài zhī

    Manual labor is gradually being replaced by machines.

  • 15 可乘之机 kě chéng zhī jī — opportunity to exploit HSK 7
    • 可 can, possible (indicates exploitability)
    • 乘 to take advantage of, to exploit
    • 之 grammatical particle (possessive/attributive marker)
    • 机 opportunity, chance
    Example

    公司管理松懈，给了竞争对手可乘之机。

    gōng sī guǎn lǐ sōng xiè gěi le jìng zhēng duì shǒu kě chéng zhī jī

    The company's lax management gave competitors an opportunity to exploit.

  • 16 天伦之乐 tiān lún zhī lè — family happiness HSK 7
    • 天 heaven/natural; indicates natural or heavenly bonds
    • 伦 relationships/ethics; refers to family relationships
    • 之 possessive particle; means 'of'
    • 乐 joy/happiness; the pleasure derived from something
    Example

    周末全家人聚在一起，享受天伦之乐。

    zhōu mò quán jiā rén jù zài yì qǐ xiǎng shòu tiān lún zhī lè

    On the weekend, the whole family gathers together and enjoys family happiness.

  • 17 当之无愧 dāng zhī wú kuì — fully deserve; well-deserved HSK 7
    • 当 to bear, to face (something deserved)
    • 之 it (referring to the honor or recognition)
    • 无 without, not have
    • 愧 shame, guilt, ashamed
    Example

    她获得这个奖项当之无愧。

    tā huò dé zhè ge jiǎng xiàng dāng zhī wú kuì

    She fully deserves this award.

  • 18 当务之急 dāng wù zhī jí — top priority HSK 7
    • 当 current, present
    • 务 affair, task, matter
    • 之 possessive particle (classical)
    • 急 urgent, pressing
    Example

    提高教育质量是国家的当务之急。

    tí gāo jiào yù zhì liàng shì guó jiā de dāng wù zhī jí

    Improving education quality is the nation's top priority.

  • 19 总而言之 zǒng ér yán zhī — in summary HSK 7
    • 总 overall, general (provides the summarizing aspect)
    • 而 and (grammatical connector linking 'overall' to 'speaking')
    • 言 to speak, words (indicates verbal expression)
    • 之 it (classical particle completing the phrase)
    Example

    总而言之，学习中文需要耐心和努力。

    zǒng ér yán zhī xué xí zhōng wén xū yào nài xīn hé nǔ lì

    In summary, learning Chinese requires patience and effort.

  • 20 持之以恒 chí zhī yǐ héng — to persevere; to persist with perseverance HSK 7
    • 持 to hold; to maintain
    • 之 it; this (classical particle)
    • 以 with; by means of
    • 恒 constancy; permanence; perseverance
    Example

    只要持之以恒，你一定能成功。

    zhǐ yào chí zhī yǐ héng nǐ yí dìng néng chéng gōng

    As long as you persevere, you will definitely succeed.

  • 21 敬而远之 jìng ér yuǎn zhī — to respect but keep at a distance HSK 7
    • 敬 to respect, to revere
    • 而 but, yet (conjunction connecting respect and distance)
    • 远 far, distant (to keep at a distance)
    • 之 it, them (classical pronoun referring to the object being kept at distance)
    Example

    他对那些复杂的人际关系总是敬而远之。

    tā duì nà xiē fù zá de rén jì guān xi zǒng shì jìng ér yuǎn zhī

    He always maintains a respectful distance from those complex interpersonal relationships.

  • 22 无价之宝 wú jià zhī bǎo — priceless treasure HSK 7
    • 无 without, no
    • 价 price, value
    • 之 possessive/attributive particle
    • 宝 treasure
    Example

    健康是人生中的无价之宝。

    jiàn kāng shì rén shēng zhōng de wú jià zhī bǎo

    Health is a priceless treasure in life.

  • 23 来之不易 lái zhī bù yì — hard-won; not easily obtained HSK 7
    • 来 to come; represents the arrival or obtaining of something
    • 之 classical possessive particle; connects the components
    • 不 not; negates the following character
    • 易 easy; refers to ease or simplicity
    Example

    这个机会来之不易，你一定要把握住。

    zhè ge jī huì lái zhī bù yì nǐ yí dìng yào bǎ wò zhù

    This opportunity is hard-won, you must seize it.

  • 24 重中之重 zhòng zhōng zhī zhòng — top priority HSK 7
    • 重 important, weighty (first occurrence, indicating something of importance)
    • 中 among, within (indicating selection from a group)
    • 之 of (classical possessive particle connecting the concepts)
    • 重 important, weighty (second occurrence, completing the emphatic structure)
    Example

    教育是国家发展的重中之重。

    jiào yù shì guó jiā fā zhǎn de zhòng zhōng zhī zhòng

    Education is the top priority for national development.

忧 yōu — worry; anxiety; concern

Words with this character (5)
Structure & writing
1 后 hòu — later; occurring at a later time (opposite of 先/前)

后 is not used as a component in any other character.

后 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

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2 顾 gù — to turn and look; to look at

顾 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 厄 è — (class.) strategic pass; perilous terrain
厄 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 3
顾 gù to turn and look; to look at
2.2 页 yè — page, sheet (of a book, painting, paper, etc.)
页 is a component in 26 characters
HSK 1
题 tí title; heading of a poem, essay, or speech
HSK 2
颜 yán facial expression; countenance
HSK 3
须 xū must; necessary (auxiliary verb) 顾 gù to turn and look; to look at
HSK 4
烦 fán vexed, irritated 硕 shuò large; tall and big 项 xiàng (lit.) back of the neck/nape 顺 shùn facing the same direction; opposite of 逆 顿 dùn to pause briefly
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预 yù in advance; beforehand 频 pín repeatedly; frequently; many times in succession
HSK 5
领 lǐng neck; throat 颗 kē measure word for small, round or granular objects
HSK 6
顶 dǐng the top or highest part of a person or object 顽 wán stupid; ignorant 颖 yǐng awn-bearing husk of certain grasses (e.g. rice, wheat) 额 é forehead (of a person or animal)
HSK 7
嚣 xiāo noisy; clamorous 顷 qǐng unit of area equal to 100 亩 (approx. 6.6667 hectares) 颁 bān to issue; to promulgate 颂 sòng to praise, to extol someone's virtues 颇 pō (lit.) biased; not upright
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颊 jiá cheek; the part of the face below the cheekbone 颓 tuí to collapse, to crumble 颠 diān top of something tall and upright 颤 chàn to tremble; to shiver

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3 之 zhī — to go (to a place)
之 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 5
乏 fá lacking; without
HSK 7
芝 zhī lingzhi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), a fungus growing on dead wood with a reddish-brown glossy cap, used medicinally; regarded as an auspicious plant in ancient times

之 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

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4 忧 yōu — sad; melancholy

忧 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

4.1 忄 xīn — heart/mind radical (vertical form)
忄 is a component in 55 characters
HSK 1
忙 máng busy, occupied (opposite of '闲')
HSK 2
快 kuài fast; quick (opposite of 慢) 情 qíng emotion; feeling; psychological state of love, hatred, joy, fear, etc. aroused by external things 慢 màn slow; taking a long time (opposite of 快) 懂 dǒng to know; to understand
HSK 3
怕 pà to fear; to be afraid of 怪 guài strange, unusual 惯 guàn to be accustomed to; to be used to
HSK 4
忆 yì to recall; to remember 怀 huái chest; bosom 性 xìng character; temperament; disposition 恼 nǎo to anger; to make angry 悔 huǐ to regret something one has done or said
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惊 jīng （of mules, horses, etc.）to bolt out of control in fright 惜 xī to cherish and value; not to discard carelessly 愉 yú happy, joyful 懒 lǎn lazy, disinclined to work (opposite of 勤)
HSK 5
恢 huī (lit.) vast; broad 悄 qiāo quiet, silent; (of actions) done without others knowing 慎 shèn careful, cautious 憾 hàn to feel regret; to be dissatisfied or disappointed
HSK 6
忧 yōu sad; melancholy 怜 lián to pity, to sympathize 恨 hèn to hate; to resent 恰 qià exactly, just 惧 jù to fear; to dread
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愤 fèn to feel indignant; to be angry
HSK 7
怖 bù to fear; to be afraid 怡 yí (lit.) joyful; cheerful 怯 qiè timid; afraid; lacking courage 恍 huǎng suddenly; all at once; in a flash 恒 héng lasting; permanently unchanged
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恤 xù (lit.) to worry; to be concerned 悟 wù to understand; to comprehend; to awaken 悦 yuè happy, joyful 悴 cuì (lit.) sorrowful; grieved 悼 dào to mourn, to grieve for the deceased 惋 wǎn to feel sympathy or regret for another's misfortune 惕 tì to be cautious and vigilant 惦 diàn to keep thinking about; to worry about 惨 cǎn cruel, vicious 惬 qiè contented; pleased 惭 cán ashamed; feeling shame 惮 dàn (lit.) to fear; to dread 惰 duò lazy, sluggish; opposite of 勤 愣 lèng to be dazed; to stare blankly 愧 kuì ashamed; feeling shame for one's faults or wrongdoings 慌 huāng flustered, hurried, frantic 慑 shè (lit.) to fear; to frighten 慨 kǎi indignant; filled with righteous anger 慷 kāng see 慷慨: ①full of righteous spirit, impassioned; ②generous, unsparing 憔 qiáo haggard and sallow (see 憔悴) 憧 chōng flickering or moving back and forth indecisively (see "憧憧") 憬 jǐng (lit.) to awaken; to become aware 懈 xiè to relax; to slacken in will or effort
4.2 尤 yóu — exceptional; outstanding
尤 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 2
就 jiù to move close to; to approach
HSK 4
优 yōu excellent; superior (opposite of 劣) 扰 rǎo to disturb, to disrupt
HSK 5
犹 yóu (lit.) just like; as if
HSK 6
忧 yōu sad; melancholy
HSK 7
稽 jī to stay; to tarry

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