(guó) - To be confused, bewildered, or perplexed & also refers to a state of mental agitation

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guó | 14 strokes | radical:

· guó

To be confused, bewildered, or perplexed;

also refers to a state of mental agitation or disturbance.

To be confused, bewildered, or perplexedalso refers to a state of mental agitation

Usage highlights

Confused and troubledBewildered and chaoticAgitated mindPerplexed stateMental disturbanceConfused thoughts

Synonyms

  • confused, puzzled
  • chaotic, disordered
  • bewildered, lost

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply confused and troubled (心中慖惑).
  • The complex situation left everyone bewildered (局势令人慖乱).
  • Her mind was in a state of agitation (心神慖动).

Collocations

  • Confused and troubled(慖惑)
  • Bewildered and chaotic(慖乱)
  • Agitated mind(慖动)
  • Perplexed state(慖态)
  • Mental disturbance(慖扰)
  • Confused thoughts(慖思)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern Chinese usage and appears primarily in classical texts.
  • In historical contexts, it described states of mental confusion or emotional disturbance.
  • Due to its rarity, it carries an archaic and literary quality when encountered.

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