誺 (chī) - To be confused or unclear in speech & to speak incoherently

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chī ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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誺 · chī

To be confused or unclear in speech;

to speak incoherently;

to talk nonsense.

To be confused or unclear in speechto speak incoherentlyto talk nonsense.

Usage highlights

Confused speechIncoherent talkFeverNonsensical wordsRambling speechConfused explanation

Synonyms

  • 乱— chaotic, confused
  • 糊— muddled, blurred
  • 混— mixed up, confused

Antonyms

  • 清— clear, distinct
  • 明— bright, clear
  • 晰— clear, explicit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was so tired that his words became confused (言誺).
  • The patient's speech was incoherent due to fever (热誺).
  • Don't talk nonsense when explaining things (不可誺言).

Collocations

  • Confused speech(言誺)
  • Incoherent talk(语誺)
  • Fever-induced confusion(热誺)
  • Nonsensical words(誺言)
  • Rambling speech(誺语)
  • Confused explanation(誺解)

Idioms

  • Talking nonsense and confusing right and wrong(誺言乱辞)
  • Confused speech and disordered words(言誺语乱)
  • Rambling on without making sense(胡言誺语)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing confused or nonsensical speech.
  • Often used in medical contexts to describe speech impairment due to illness or mental confusion.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily found in specialized dictionaries.

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