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迷惑
míhuò
to puzzle
HSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #5121, Very Hard
迷惑
míhuò
to confuse
HSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #5121, Very Hard
迷惑
míhuò
to baffle
HSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #5121, Very Hard
míhuò(mi2huo4)mi huo T2
1to puzzle
2to confuse
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March 24, 2026
迷惑míhuò(mi2huo4)
迷惑 (mi2 huo5) means to puzzle, confuse, or baffle someone. It is used in contexts where something is unclear or perplexing, often causing uncertainty or misunderstanding. This word can relate to situations ranging from complex problems to ambiguous statements.
Strokes21Frequency#5121DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, being '迷惑' often reflects a deeper philosophical notion of uncertainty and the complexity of life, which is frequently addressed in literature and conversations about fate and destiny.
Memory tip
Think of 迷 (mi) as a maze, which confuses you, and 惑 (huo) as 'what' – a question you might ask when you're puzzled. Together, they depict being lost in a maze of confusion.
Meanings of 迷惑
míhuò(mi2huo4)
1to puzzle
2to confuse
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迷惑Simplified
21Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#5121Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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困惑 (kùnhuò) - use 迷惑 (míhuò) when the confusion is due to external circumstances, while困惑 (kùnhuò) implies an internal struggle with understanding.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 迷惑 with similar words like 困惑 (kùn huò), which also means confusion but has a slightly different nuance. 迷惑 is more informal and may be used in both spoken and written language, but it’s best suited for situations involving personal confusion or misunderstanding.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 迷惑 connects with other advanced vocabulary relating to emotions and cognition. Students should focus on using it in complex sentences to express nuanced feelings of confusion in different contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 迷惑 with 糊涂 (hú tú), which implies being muddled or confused in a less serious way. For example, saying '我觉得他很迷惑' (I think he is very confused) might be better expressed as '我觉得他有点糊涂' for a lighter tone.
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迷惑 (mi2 huo5) means to puzzle, confuse, or baffle someone. It is used in contexts where something is unclear or perplexing, often causing uncertainty or misunderstanding. This word can relate to situations ranging from complex problems to ambiguous statements.
When to use 迷惑
Be careful not to confuse 迷惑 with similar words like 困惑 (kùn huò), which also means confusion but has a slightly different nuance. 迷惑 is more informal and may be used in both spoken and written language, but it’s best suited for situations involving personal confusion or misunderstanding.
迷惑 or something close to it
困惑 (kùnhuò) - use 迷惑 (míhuò) when the confusion is due to external circumstances, while困惑 (kùnhuò) implies an internal struggle with understanding.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 迷惑 with 糊涂 (hú tú), which implies being muddled or confused in a less serious way. For example, saying '我觉得他很迷惑' (I think he is very confused) might be better expressed as '我觉得他有点糊涂' for a lighter tone.
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Grammar patterns of 迷惑
迷惑 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她态度有些奇怪，让我____不解。
There was something strange in her attitude which mystified me.
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她态度有些奇怪，让我迷惑不解。
tā tàidù yǒuxiē qíguài， ràng wǒ míhuòbùjiě。
There was something strange in her attitude which mystified me.
2
“我曾经和你一样迷惑，”她意味深长地说。
“ wǒ céngjīng hé nǐ yíyàng míhuò，” tā yìwèi shēn cháng dì shuō。
"I was once as bewildered as you are," she said meaningfully.
3
但是客观类型的题很容易使人上当并且答案迷惑人.
dànshì kèguān lèixíng de tí hěn róngyì shǐ rén shàngdàng bìngqiě dá’àn míhuò rén.
But the objective type can be very tricky and the answer sheets confusing.
4
我被灵活复佑的姓别与年龄索引迷惑住了.
wǒ bèi línghuó fù yòu de xìng bié yǔ niánlíng Suǒ yǐn míhuò zhù le.
I'm perplexed by the flexible complex index of sex and age.
5
他迷惑不解地摇了摇头。
tā míhuòbùjiě dì yáo le yáotóu。
He shook his head confusedly.
6
卡罗琳辨别出了真金的价值, 知道那种炫耀的铁渣只有迷惑人的外表.
kǎ luō lín biànbié chū le zhēn jīn de jiàzhí, zhīdào nà zhǒng xuànyào de tiě zhā zhǐyǒu míhuò rén de wàibiǎo.
Caroline felt the value of the true ore, and knew the deception of the flashy dross.
7
这个复杂的数学题让我感到非常迷惑。
Zhège fùzá de shùxuétí ràng wǒ gǎndào fēicháng míhuò.
This complex math problem puzzles me greatly.
8
他的话语有时令人迷惑，无法判断他的真实意图。
Tā de huàyǔ yǒushí lìng rén míhuò, wúfǎ pànduàn tā de zhēnshí yìtú.
His words sometimes puzzle people, making it hard to discern his true intentions.
