怔 (zhēng) - To be startled, stunned, or in a daze & describes a state of mental shock or confusion.

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zhēng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

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怔 · zhēng

To be startled, stunned, or in a daze;

describes a state of mental shock or confusion.

To be startled, stunned, or in a dazedescribes a state of mental shock or confusion.

Usage highlights

StunnedIn a dazeMomentary stuporStare blanklyDazed lookStartled and speechless

Synonyms

  • 愣— to be stupefied, dazed
  • 呆— to be dumbfounded, blank
  • 惊— to be startled, shocked

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stood there in a daze (怔住了).
  • She was stunned by the news (被消息怔住了).
  • He stared blankly for a moment (怔了一下).

Collocations

  • Stunned(怔住)
  • In a daze(发怔)
  • Momentary stupor(一怔)
  • Stare blankly(怔怔地)
  • Dazed look(怔怔的神情)
  • Startled and speechless(惊怔)

Idioms

  • To be stunned and speechless(目瞪口呆，怔立当场)
  • Struck dumb with amazement(怔忡不安)
  • To be in a daze, lost in thought(怔怔出神)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in literary contexts to depict sudden emotional shock or mental paralysis.
  • Common in classical Chinese literature to describe characters' reactions to shocking events.

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