(míng) - Míng — describes a state of being dazed, & also used in ancient texts to describe a

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· míng

Míng — describes a state of being dazed, confused, or in a trance-like condition;

also used in ancient texts to describe a delicate or beautiful appearance.

Míng — describes a state of being dazed,also used in ancient texts to describe a

Usage highlights

Dazed expressionDelicate beautyTrance stateConfused appearanceBewildered look

Synonyms

  • vast; confused; indistinct
  • lost; confused; fascinated
  • dim; obscure; hazy

Antonyms

  • awake; clear-headed
  • clear; bright; understanding

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She looked dazed and confused (神情嫇嫇).
  • The ancient text described her delicate beauty (嫇嫇美貌).
  • He fell into a trance-like state (陷入嫇态).

Collocations

  • Dazed expression(嫇嫇神情)
  • Delicate beauty(嫇嫇美貌)
  • Trance state(嫇态)
  • Confused appearance(嫇容)
  • Bewildered look(嫇色)

Idioms

  • Dazed and confused(神情嫇嫇)
  • Delicate and beautiful(嫇嫇美貌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature to describe states of confusion or delicate beauty.
  • Considered an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Sometimes used in poetic contexts to evoke a dreamlike or ethereal quality.

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