淆 (xiáo) - Confused & mixed up

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淆 · xiáo

Confused;

mixed up;

to confuse or muddle things together.

Confusedmixed upto confuse or muddle things together.

Usage highlights

Confuse right and wrongConfuse black and whiteConfuse the factsConfuse the publicConfuse the boundariesConfused and unclear

Synonyms

  • 混— to mix; to confuse
  • 乱— to disorder; to confuse
  • 杂— mixed; miscellaneous

Antonyms

  • 清— clear; distinct
  • 明— bright; clear
  • 分— to distinguish; to separate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The facts were completely confused (混淆事实).
  • Don't confuse right and wrong (混淆是非).
  • The boundaries between the two concepts are blurred (界限混淆).
  • The teacher clarified the easily confused concepts (容易混淆的概念).

Collocations

  • Confuse right and wrong(混淆是非)
  • Confuse black and white(混淆黑白)
  • Confuse the facts(混淆事实)
  • Confuse the public(混淆视听)
  • Confuse the boundaries(混淆界限)
  • Confuse right and wrong(淆乱是非)

Idioms

  • Confuse right and wrong(混淆是非)
  • Confuse black and white(混淆黑白)
  • Confuse the public(淆乱视听)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in moral and ethical contexts to warn against deliberately confusing right and wrong.
  • Common in legal and philosophical discourse about maintaining clarity in principles.
  • Reflects the Chinese cultural emphasis on clear moral distinctions.

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