囧 (jiǒng) - Originally meaning 'window' or 'bright' & in modern usage, primarily an internet meme representing

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jiǒng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 囗

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囧 · jiǒng

Originally meaning 'window' or 'bright';

in modern usage, primarily an internet meme representing an embarrassed or awkward facial expression.

Originally meaning 'window' or 'bright'in modern usage, primarily an internet meme representing

Usage highlights

Awkward expressionEmbarrassing situationAwkward faceFeeling awkwardAwkward momentAwkward look

Synonyms

  • 尴尬— awkward, embarrassed
  • 窘迫— embarrassed, awkward

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt very awkward (囧).
  • This situation is so embarrassing (好囧).
  • That expression looks like the 囧 character (囧脸).
  • He made a 囧 face (囧表情).

Collocations

  • Awkward expression(囧表情)
  • Embarrassing situation(囧境)
  • Awkward face(囧脸)
  • Feeling awkward(好囧)
  • Awkward moment(囧时刻)
  • Awkward look(囧样)

Idioms

  • Embarrassed beyond words(囧囧有神)
  • Extremely awkward(囧到不行)
  • Classic awkward expression(囧rz)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally an ancient Chinese character meaning 'window' or 'bright', found in classical texts.
  • Revived in the 21st century as an internet meme due to its resemblance to a distressed facial expression.
  • Became widely popular in Chinese online culture to express embarrassment, awkwardness, or frustration.

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