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愣住
lèngzhù
Description
“愣住”的意思是因为很吃惊或者不知道怎么办，人一下子停下来，不说话也不动。
"愣住" means to suddenly stop, speechless and motionless, because of surprise or not knowing what to do.
这个词常常用在听到意外的消息以后。
This word is often used after hearing unexpected news.
Meanings
愣住lèngzhù
to be stunned; to freeze in surprise
听到这个消息，他一下子愣住了。
Hearing the news, he was stunned immediately.
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Notes
- Etymology
愣 (to be dazed) + 住 (resultative complement marking a stop/hold).
- Nuance
emphasizes a sudden, momentary freeze, stronger than plain 发愣.
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