English–Chinese
“dazed” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmáng rán
Example
他茫然地站在那里。tā máng rán dì zhàn zài nà lǐ
He stood there, dazed.
How to say “dazed” in Chinese
“Dazed” in Chinese is 茫然 (máng rán).
A mind goes briefly blank, leaving a person unable to react clearly when something is confusing or startling.
Example sentences with 茫然
听到突如其来的消息，他神色茫然，半天没反应。tīng dào tū rú qí lái de xiāo xī tā shén sè máng rán bàn tiān méi fǎn yìng
After hearing the sudden news, he looked dazed and did not react for a long time.
Tips for using 茫然
- In everyday conversation, this adjective can sound somewhat formal or literary, making it especially natural in narration and careful descriptions of a person's reaction.