朚 (huāng) - Forgetful, confused, or hurried & also used in ancient texts to mean 'not'

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huāng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

朚 · huāng

Forgetful, confused, or hurried;

also used in ancient texts to mean 'not' or 'without'.

Forgetful, confused, or hurriedalso used in ancient texts to mean 'not'

Usage highlights

Forgetful and confusedHurried and forgetfulAncient term for 'not'Confused stateForgetful mind

Synonyms

  • 忘— to forget
  • 迷— confused, lost
  • 惑— bewildered, confused

Antonyms

  • 记— to remember
  • 清— clear, distinct

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was so hurried he forgot his keys (匆忙中他朚了钥匙).
  • The ancient text uses 朚 to mean 'not' (古文中朚意为'不').
  • Her mind was confused and forgetful (她心思朚乱).

Collocations

  • Forgetful and confused(朚乱)
  • Hurried and forgetful(匆朚)
  • Ancient term for 'not'(朚不)
  • Confused state(朚惑)
  • Forgetful mind(朚心)

Idioms

  • Confused and forgetful(朚乱失据)
  • Hurried and careless(匆朚从事)
  • Ancient negation(朚知所措)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a variant form with meanings of negation or forgetfulness.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.
  • The character structure combines elements suggesting moonlight and death, possibly conveying obscurity or impermanence.

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