How to write 憔

憔 (qiáo) 1. (形) 〔～悴〕a. Yellow and thin, with a poor complexion, as in "颜色～～，形容枯槁" (The color is pale, describing emaciation). b. Refers to hardships and difficulties, as in "民之～～于虐政" (The people suffer from oppressive rule). 2. (形) 〔～虑〕 To suffer from deep contemplation or distress. 本义: 憔悴，瘦弱萎靡的样子。也泛指折磨困苦。 Literal meaning: Emaciated, weak, and withered appearance; also generally refers to torment and hardship. 造字法: 会意。从心，焦声。 Character formation: A compound character; combined meanings of "heart" and "焦" (burnt). 引: 1. 《说文》: 顦，面焦枯小也。从面焦，焦亦声。 In Shuowen Jiezi: "顦" means a face that appears burnt and withered. Composed of the radical for "face" and the sound "焦". 2. 《国语·吴语》: 而日以憔悴。 In Guoyu: "And daily becomes more emaciated." 3. 《楚辞·离世》: 身憔悴而考且。 In Chuci: "The body is emaciated and tired." 4. 《汉书·外戚传》: 顦妍太息。 In Han Shu: "顦 is lamentable and sighs." 例: 又如:憔瘁(黄瘦，瘦损)。 For example: 憔瘁 (emaciation, being thin and wasted).