(mán) - confused, absent-minded & forgetful

Tone 2

mán | 10 strokes | radical:

· mán

confused, absent-minded;

forgetful;

careless

confused, absent-mindedforgetfulcareless

Usage highlights

confused statecareless attitudeabsentforgetful naturebewildered expression

Synonyms

  • confused, perplexed
  • bewildered, lost
  • forgetful

Antonyms

  • clear, lucid
  • alert, awake
  • bright, clear-minded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked confused (悗悗的样子).
  • She was absent-minded during the lecture (听课悗悗).
  • His careless attitude caused problems (态度悗忽).

Collocations

  • confused state(悗悗)
  • careless attitude(悗忽)
  • absent-minded look(悗然)
  • forgetful nature(悗忘)
  • bewildered expression(悗惑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Associated with states of mental confusion or lack of attention in traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy.

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