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混淆
hùnxiáo
Description
“混淆”的意思是把不同的东西弄乱，让人分不清楚。
The meaning of "混淆" is to mix up different things, making it hard to tell them apart.
我们常常说“混淆是非”，就是把对的和错的弄乱了。
We often say "混淆是非," which means mixing up right and wrong.
Meanings
混淆hùnxiáo
to confuse or mix up two things
这两个字很像，我经常混淆。
These two characters look very similar; I often confuse them.
混淆hùnxiáo
to blur or obscure deliberately
他想混淆大家的看法。
He wants to confuse everyone's opinions.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
often carries a negative or intentional sense, as in 混淆是非 (confuse right and wrong).
- Etymology
混 (mix) + 淆 (muddle/blend), both suggesting confusion.
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