詌 (gàn) - Gàn — to be unable to speak & mute

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gàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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詌 · gàn

Gàn — to be unable to speak;

mute;

speechless.

Gàn — to be unable to speakmutespeechless.

Usage highlights

speechlessmuteunable to speakdumbstrucktongue

Synonyms

  • 哑— mute; dumb
  • 默— silent; quiet
  • 缄— sealed lips; silent

Antonyms

  • 言— to speak; speech
  • 语— language; to speak
  • 说— to speak; to say

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was speechless with shock (詌然).
  • The child remained mute throughout the interview (詌默).
  • The defendant stood 詌 in court.

Collocations

  • speechless(詌然)
  • mute(詌默)
  • unable to speak(詌不能言)
  • dumbstruck(詌住)
  • tongue-tied(詌口)

Idioms

  • Dumbstruck and speechless(詌口无言)
  • Struck dumb with astonishment(詌然失色)
  • Mute as a wooden chicken(呆若木鸡詌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Often used in literary contexts to describe a state of being struck speechless by shock, awe, or fear.
  • Related to the concept of involuntary silence, as opposed to deliberate quietness.

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