(hūn) - Confused, muddled, unclear & refers to a state of mental confusion or

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hūn | 11 strokes | radical:

· hūn

Confused, muddled, unclear;

refers to a state of mental confusion or unclear thinking.

Confused, muddled, unclearrefers to a state of mental confusion or

Usage highlights

Confused stateMuddled mindUnclear thinkingBewildered expressionConfused speech

Synonyms

  • dizzy; faint; confused
  • confused; lost
  • muddled; blurred

Antonyms

  • clear; distinct
  • bright; clear
  • awake; clear-headed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was in a confused state (涽涽然).
  • The explanation was unclear (涽涽的解释).
  • Her mind was muddled after the shock (精神涽涽).

Collocations

  • Confused state(涽涽然)
  • Muddled mind(涽涽之心)
  • Unclear thinking(涽涽之思)
  • Bewildered expression(涽涽之色)
  • Confused speech(涽涽之言)

Idioms

  • In a state of confusion(涽涽然)
  • Muddled and unclear(涽涽不明)
  • Confused and disoriented(涽涽失据)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing states of mental confusion.
  • It is considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily found in literary contexts.
  • The character combines water (氵) with the obscure component 昏, suggesting a 'muddy' mental state.

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