聉 (wà) - Ignorant, deaf, foolish & describes someone who is hard of hearing or

聉Tone 4

wà ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

聉 · wà

Ignorant, deaf, foolish;

describes someone who is hard of hearing or lacks understanding.

Ignorant, deaf, foolishdescribes someone who is hard of hearing or

Usage highlights

Pretending ignoranceFoolish and ignorantHard of hearingDeaf and uncomprehendingIgnorant person

Synonyms

  • 聋— deaf
  • 愚— foolish, stupid
  • 昧— ignorant, benighted

Antonyms

  • 聪— sharp hearing, clever
  • 明— bright, clear, understanding

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pretended to be deaf and ignorant (装聉) to avoid the question.
  • The ancient text described him as foolish and uncomprehending (聉愚).
  • Some regional dialects use this character for hard of hearing (耳聉).

Collocations

  • Pretending ignorance(装聉)
  • Foolish and ignorant(聉愚)
  • Hard of hearing(耳聉)
  • Deaf and uncomprehending(聉聩)
  • Ignorant person(聉人)

Idioms

  • Pretending to be deaf and mute(装聋作聉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Often used in historical contexts to describe willful ignorance or actual hearing impairment.
  • Considered an obscure character that may appear in specialized dictionaries or ancient literature.

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