慁 (hùn) - To disturb & to confuse

慁Tone 4

hùn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

慁 · hùn

To disturb;

to confuse;

to dishonor;

to bring shame upon;

to be anxious or worried.

To disturbto confuseto dishonor

Usage highlights

To disturbTo dishonorTo bring shame uponTo confuseAnxiety and disturbanceDo not disturb

Synonyms

  • 扰— to disturb, to harass
  • 乱— to confuse, to disorder
  • 辱— to dishonor, to insult

Antonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 宁— tranquil, serene
  • 尊— to respect, to honor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Do not disturb the elderly (毋慁长者).
  • His actions brought shame upon the family (其行慁家).
  • She felt anxious and unsettled (她感到慁扰不安).
  • The messy room disturbed his peace (凌乱的房间慁其安宁).

Collocations

  • To disturb(慁扰)
  • To dishonor(慁辱)
  • To bring shame upon(慁家)
  • To confuse(慁乱)
  • Anxiety and disturbance(慁恼)
  • Do not disturb(毋慁)

Idioms

  • Do not disturb the elderly(毋慁长者)
  • Bringing shame and dishonor(慁辱家门)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries a strong negative connotation of disturbance and dishonor.
  • In classical texts, it was often used in admonitions against troubling or disrespecting others, especially elders.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical Chinese literature.

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