(huǎng) — (bound form) used in compounds meaning dazed, absent-minded, or sudden realization

Definition

Bound form that only appears inside compounds. 恍惚 means dazed or absent-minded, while 恍然大悟 means a sudden flash of realization.

bound form
(bound form) used in compounds meaning dazedabsent-mindedor sudden realization

Examples

  • Tā jīn tiān jīng shén bù hǎo, yǒu diǎn huǎng hū.
    He's not in good spirits today, a bit dazed.
  • Tīng le lǎo shī de huà, tā huǎng rán dà wù.
    After hearing the teacher's words, he suddenly realized.
  • Tā huǎng huǎng hū hū dì zǒu chū le fáng jiān.
    He walked out of the room in a daze.

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