huǎng shéndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to be off in another world / to suffer a lapse in concentration
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Original source entry:

恍神 恍神 [huang3 shen2] /to be off in another world/to suffer a lapse in concentration/

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  • 恍
    huǎng

    (bound form) in a hazy state of mind / (bound form) to snap out of that state / used in 恍如[huǎng rú] and 恍若[huǎng ruò]

  • 神
    shén

    god / deity / supernatural / magical / mysterious / spirit / mind / energy / lively / expressive / look / expression / (coll.) awesome / amazing

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