() - To talk in one's sleep & to speak nonsense

Tone 1

hū | 14 strokes | radical:

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To talk in one's sleep;

to speak nonsense;

to lie.

To talk in one's sleepto speak nonsenseto lie.

Usage highlights

Talking in sleepSleepSleep mumblingNonsensical speechDream speech

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was talking in his sleep (寣语).
  • Don't speak nonsense (寣言).
  • The child was mumbling while asleep (寣呓).

Collocations

  • Talking in sleep(寣语)
  • Sleep-talking(寣言)
  • Sleep mumbling(寣呓)
  • Nonsensical speech(寣话)
  • Dream speech(寣梦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts.
  • Associated with sleep disorders and unconscious speech in traditional medical contexts.

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