(hún) - To be confused, bewildered, or in a state

Tone 2

hún | 7 strokes | radical: 忄

· hún

To be confused, bewildered, or in a state of mental agitation.

To be confused, bewildered, or in a state

Usage highlights

Confused mindBewildered stateMental agitationConfused thoughtsPerplexed heart

Synonyms

  • confused, perplexed
  • bewildered, lost
  • disordered, confused

Antonyms

  • clear, distinct
  • bright, clear
  • awake, clear-headed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt confused and agitated (心忶).
  • The complex problem left her bewildered (问题令人忶).
  • Ancient texts sometimes use this character (古文中用忶字).

Collocations

  • Confused mind(心忶)
  • Bewildered state(忶惑)
  • Mental agitation(忶乱)
  • Confused thoughts(思忶)
  • Perplexed heart(心忶意乱)

Idioms

  • Confused and agitated(心忶意乱)
  • Bewildered and perplexed(忶惑不解)
  • Disturbed and unsettled(心神忶乱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical character primarily found in ancient Chinese texts and dictionaries.
  • Represents a psychological state of confusion or mental disturbance in literary contexts.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, preserved mainly in classical references.

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