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惘然
wǎngrán
Description
“惘然”是一个比较书面的词,意思是心里很失落、不知道该怎么办,好像丢了什么东西一样。
"惘然" is a somewhat literary word meaning feeling lost and unsure what to do, as if something is missing.
我们常常说“惘然若失”,用来形容一个人发呆、心里空空的样子。
We often say "惘然若失" to describe someone who is dazed and feeling empty inside.
Meanings
惘然wǎngrán
feeling lost, dazed, or disappointed
听到这个消息,他惘然地坐在那里。
Hearing the news, he sat there in a daze.
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Notes
- Etymology
惘 means confused or lost, 然 is a suffix describing a state or manner.
- Nuance
more literary than 茫然; often used in the set phrase 惘然若失.
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