瞀 (mào) - Dizzy & confused

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mào ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

瞀 · mào

Dizzy;

confused;

dim-sighted;

also refers to recklessness or rashness.

Dizzyconfuseddim-sighted

Usage highlights

Dizzy and confusedDimReckless actionMental confusionConfused and disorientedRash and careless

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt dizzy and confused (瞀乱).
  • The old man's vision became dim (目瞀).
  • She acted with reckless disregard (瞀冒).
  • A state of mental confusion (昏瞀).

Collocations

  • Dizzy and confused(瞀乱)
  • Dim-sighted(目瞀)
  • Reckless action(瞀冒)
  • Mental confusion(昏瞀)
  • Confused and disoriented(瞀惑)
  • Rash and careless(瞀瞀)

Idioms

  • Confused and disoriented(瞀瞀罔觉)
  • Reckless and rash(瞀行妄举)
  • Dizzy and unclear(瞀瞀不清)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese medical texts to describe symptoms of dizziness and visual impairment.
  • Appears in philosophical contexts describing states of mental confusion or lack of clarity.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical literature.

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