愦 (kuì) - Confused & muddled

愦Tone 4

kuì ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

愦 · kuì

Confused;

muddled;

bewildered;

in a state of mental confusion or disorder.

Confusedmuddledbewildered

Usage highlights

Confused and muddledBewildered and disorderedMentally confusedConfused and troubledConfused and forgetful

Synonyms

  • 昏— dazed; muddled
  • 迷— confused; lost
  • 乱— disordered; chaotic

Antonyms

  • 清— clear
  • 醒— awake; clear-headed
  • 明— bright; clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was confused and muddled (昏愦).
  • She felt bewildered and disoriented (愦乱).
  • The patient appeared mentally confused (神志愦乱).

Collocations

  • Confused and muddled(昏愦)
  • Bewildered and disordered(愦乱)
  • Mentally confused(神志愦乱)
  • Confused and troubled(愦闷)
  • Confused and forgetful(愦忘)

Idioms

  • Confused and muddled-headed(昏愦糊涂)
  • Bewildered and disordered(愦乱无序)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 愦 is associated with a negative mental state, often implying a lack of clarity or coherence in thought.
  • In classical Chinese texts, it is used to describe a state of mental confusion or disorder, sometimes in a medical or psychological context.

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