楞 (léng) - Lèng — wooden block & cube

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léng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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楞 · léng

Lèng — wooden block;

cube;

to be blunt, dull, or stupid;

to be in a daze or stupor;

also used in Buddhist terminology.

Lèng — wooden blockcubeto be blunt, dull, or stupid

Usage highlights

StunnedDull, stupidWooden blockSquare shapeStare blanklyBuddhist text

Synonyms

  • 呆— dull, blank
  • 傻— foolish, stupid
  • 钝— blunt, dull

Antonyms

  • 敏— quick, agile
  • 锐— sharp, keen

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was stunned by the news (他愣住了).
  • The wooden block is square (木楞).
  • She stared blankly (她发楞).
  • The term appears in Buddhist texts (楞严经).

Collocations

  • Stunned(楞住)
  • Dull, stupid(愚楞)
  • Wooden block(木楞)
  • Square shape(楞形)
  • Stare blankly(发楞)
  • Buddhist text(楞严经)

Idioms

  • The Śūraṅgama Sūtra(楞严经)
  • Struck dumb with amazement(目瞪口呆楞)
  • Dull and clumsy(楞头楞脑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to square wooden blocks or cubes, later extended to mean blunt or dull.
  • Used in Buddhist terminology, notably in the Śūraṅgama Sūtra (楞严经).
  • In modern usage, often describes a state of stupefaction or dullness.

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