Definition
妄 (wàng) is a bound form (b.f.) that appears as a morpheme in compound words, carrying the core idea of 'reckless, absurd, or presumptuous behavior'. It does not stand alone as an independent word; you'll find it in words like 妄想 (wàngxiǎng, delusion), 妄图 (wàngtú, try in vain), 狂妄 (kuángwàng, arrogant), and 妄动 (wàngdòng, rash action). Understanding this root helps decode many formal or literary compounds.
b.f.
recklessabsurdpresumptuousrash (as a morpheme in compounds)
Examples
- 。Tā wàngxiǎng zìjǐ nénggòu yí yè chéng míng.He delusionally thought he could become famous overnight.
- 。wàngtú yòng bàolì gǎibiàn jiéguǒ shì yúchǔn de.It is foolish to try to change the outcome through violence.
- ,。Bié zuò wàngdòng, xiān lěngjìng sīkǎo.Don't act rashly; calm down and think first.
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