迷 (mí) - To be lost & to confuse

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mí ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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迷 · mí

To be lost;

to confuse;

to fascinate;

a fan or enthusiast;

to mislead;

to be addicted to.

To be lostto confuseto fascinate

Usage highlights

To get lostTo be confusedTo be fascinatedFan or enthusiastPuzzleTo mislead

Synonyms

  • 惑— to confuse, to mislead
  • 失— to lose, to miss
  • 恋— to be infatuated with, to love

Antonyms

  • 悟— to understand, to realize
  • 醒— to wake up, to be clear-headed
  • 清— clear, distinct

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I got lost in the city (在城市里迷路了).
  • The magician's tricks confused the audience (魔术师让观众迷惑).
  • She is fascinated by ancient history (她对古代历史着迷).
  • He is a football fan (他是个足球迷).

Collocations

  • To get lost(迷路)
  • To be confused(迷惑)
  • To be fascinated(着迷)
  • Fan or enthusiast(粉丝/迷)
  • Puzzle(谜语)
  • To mislead(误导)

Idioms

  • To be infatuated and fail to see the truth(执迷不悟)
  • To be hopelessly bewildered(茫然若迷)
  • To be lost and not know which way to turn(迷途失偶)
  • To be fascinated by feminine charms(色迷心窍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Daoist and Buddhist contexts, '迷' represents spiritual delusion or ignorance that prevents enlightenment.
  • The character appears in words related to fascination and obsession, reflecting cultural attitudes toward passion and addiction.
  • In modern usage, '迷' is commonly used to denote fandom and enthusiasts of various hobbies and celebrities.

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