困 惑

kùn huòdictionary entry

bewildered / perplexed / confused / difficult problem / perplexity

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

困惑困惑 [kun4 huo4] /bewildered/perplexed/confused/difficult problem/perplexity/

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困
kùn
to trap / to surround / hard-pressed / stranded / destitute / sleepy / tired
惑
huò
to confuse / to be puzzled

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.