晕

yūn

HSK 6

Meaning

头晕，感觉周围物体旋转或自己摇晃；光影、色彩等模糊不清。

Dizzy, feeling like surroundings are spinning or oneself is swaying; blurred or hazy (of light, colors, etc.).

多用于描述身体不适或视觉模糊的状态，也可比喻困惑、不知所措。

Often used to describe physical discomfort or blurred vision, also metaphorically for confusion or bewilderment.

1 我坐车时间长了有点晕。 (I feel a bit dizzy after sitting in the car for a long time.)
2 这幅画的光影晕染得很美。 (The light and shadow in this painting are beautifully blurred.)
3 他被问得晕头转向。 (He was asked so many questions that he became completely confused.)
4 夏天容易中暑晕倒。 (It's easy to get heatstroke and faint in summer.)
5 她看到血就晕过去了。 (She fainted at the sight of blood.)

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