愣
lèng
Meaning
- to stare blankly
- (coll.) unexpectedly
Definition
发呆，失神；冒失，鲁莽。
to be in a daze; to be stupefied; rash; reckless.
Usage
常用于形容人因惊讶、惊吓或思考而暂时失去反应的状态，也可形容人做事冲动、不理智。
Often used to describe a temporary state of being unresponsive due to surprise, shock, or deep thought; also used to describe someone who acts impulsively or recklessly.
Examples
- 1 他听到这个消息，一下子愣住了。 (He was stunned by the news.)
- 2 别发愣了，快帮忙！ (Don't stand there in a daze, come help!)
- 3 他愣头愣脑地冲进了会议室。 (He rushed into the meeting room recklessly.)
- 4 她被问得一愣，半天没回答上来。 (She was caught off guard by the question and didn't answer for a long time.)
- 5 做事别太愣，要三思而后行。 (Don't be too rash; think before you act.)
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