(zhùn) - Unclear speech & confused talk

Tone 4

zhùn | 11 strokes | radical:

· zhùn

Unclear speech;

confused talk;

unintelligible words.

Unclear speechconfused talkunintelligible words.

Usage highlights

Confused speechUnintelligible wordsDisordered talk

Synonyms

  • chaotic, confused
  • mixed, confused
  • blurred, unclear

Antonyms

  • clear, distinct
  • bright, clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spoke in a confused manner (訰訰).
  • The explanation was unintelligible (訰乱).
  • The ancient text contained obscure words (訰语).

Collocations

  • Confused speech(訰訰)
  • Unintelligible words(訰语)
  • Disordered talk(訰乱)

Idioms

  • To speak in a confused and unintelligible way(訰訰而言)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese texts describing unclear speech.
  • Not commonly used in personal names due to its obscure nature and negative connotations.

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