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愦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
愦kuìconfused, muddle-headed; troubledzg, 12 strokes, radical 忄
kuì(kui4)kui T4
  1. 1confused, muddle-headed; troubled
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March 24, 2026

愦(憒)kuì(kui4)

The character 愦 (kuì) conveys a state of confusion or muddle-headedness. It is often used to describe someone who is troubled or unable to think clearly, either due to emotional distress or overwhelming circumstances. This term can be applied in both personal and situational contexts, highlighting a lack of clarity or focus.

Strokes12Radical忄
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of being muddle-headed or confused can often relate to the importance placed on mental clarity and emotional control, especially in high-stress situations like exams or family responsibilities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person with a cloud over their head, symbolizing confusion, while the character 愦 includes the radical '心' (heart) which emphasizes emotional turmoil. The sound 'kuì' can be likened to a 'quilt' that covers one's mind, obscuring clarity and leaving one muddled.

Meanings of 愦

kuì(kui4)
1confused, muddle-headed; troubled
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About 愦

愦Simplified
憒Traditional
12Strokes
忄Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 愦 with similar-sounding terms like '困' (kùn), which means 'to be trapped' or 'to be in a dilemma'. It is more commonly used in informal contexts, so be cautious when using it in formal writing or speech. Remember that the tone for kuì is falling, which can sometimes be mistaken for a rising tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 愦 is not included in HSK levels, it connects with other words describing emotions and states of mind, such as '烦' (fán, to be troubled) and '困' (kùn, to be confused). Focus on the emotional aspects of vocabulary at your current level to grasp the nuances of feelings in Mandarin.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 愦 in contexts that require more formal language or mix it up with '困'. For example, saying '我愦了' (Wǒ kuì le) instead of a more appropriate expression like '我很困' (Wǒ hěn kùn) when feeling sleepy.

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Etymology of 愦

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

heart

Semantic (meaning)忄
+
Phonetic (sound)贵
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Origin

愦 = 忄 + 贵. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 愦

IDS Structure⿰忄贵
愦Full Character
=
忄xin1
left
贵gui4
right
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How to say confused, muddle-headed; troubled in Chinese

“confused, muddle-headed; troubled” in Chinese is愦kuì

The character 愦 (kuì) conveys a state of confusion or muddle-headedness. It is often used to describe someone who is troubled or unable to think clearly, either due to emotional distress or overwhelming circumstances. This term can be applied in both personal and situational contexts, highlighting a lack of clarity or focus.

When to use 愦

Learners often confuse 愦 with similar-sounding terms like '困' (kùn), which means 'to be trapped' or 'to be in a dilemma'. It is more commonly used in informal contexts, so be cautious when using it in formal writing or speech. Remember that the tone for kuì is falling, which can sometimes be mistaken for a rising tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 愦 in contexts that require more formal language or mix it up with '困'. For example, saying '我愦了' (Wǒ kuì le) instead of a more appropriate expression like '我很困' (Wǒ hěn kùn) when feeling sleepy.

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Word Family of 愦

Words Containing This Character1
愦kuìconfused憒

Frequently Asked Questions about 愦

It means confused or muddle-headed, often reflecting emotional distress.

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