冏 (jiǒng) - Bright, luminous & also used in modern slang to mean awkward,

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jiǒng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 冂

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冏 · jiǒng

Bright, luminous;

also used in modern slang to mean awkward, embarrassed, or speechless.

Bright, luminousalso used in modern slang to mean awkward,

Usage highlights

Awkward expressionAwkward situationAwkward momentAwkward faceBright and shiningLuminous radiance

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt very awkward (冏).
  • That situation was quite embarrassing (冏 situation).
  • The ancient text described a bright light (冏冏发光).

Collocations

  • Awkward expression(冏表情)
  • Awkward situation(冏境)
  • Awkward moment(冏时刻)
  • Awkward face(冏脸)
  • Bright and shining(冏冏)
  • Luminous radiance(冏然)

Idioms

  • In an awkward predicament(冏冏有神)
  • Bright and clear(冏若发矇)
  • Awkward to the extreme(冏到极点)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'bright' or 'luminous' in classical Chinese.
  • Gained modern popularity as internet slang for 'awkward' due to its facial expression-like appearance.
  • Often used in memes and online communication to express embarrassment.

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