(mào) - Disheveled & disquieted, restless, or agitated.

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mào | 13 strokes | radical:

· mào

Disheveled;

disquieted, restless, or agitated.

Disheveleddisquieted, restless, or agitated.

Usage highlights

Disheveled and restlessAgitated and uneasyDisheveled hairRestless appearanceTousled and vexed

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked disheveled and restless (毷氉).
  • The student appeared agitated before the exam (毷氉不安).
  • After the long journey, his hair was tousled (毷髮).

Collocations

  • Disheveled and restless(毷氉)
  • Agitated and uneasy(毷氉不安)
  • Disheveled hair(毷髮)
  • Restless appearance(毷容)
  • Tousled and vexed(毷躁)

Idioms

  • Disheveled and restless(毷氉)
  • Agitated and uneasy(毷氉不安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature and poetic contexts.
  • Often used to describe a state of mental unrest or physical disarray.
  • Rare in modern vernacular usage, preserved mainly in historical texts and idioms.

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