primordial chaos; muddle-headed, ignorant
Meanings
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primordial chaos; the formless, undifferentiated state of the universe before creation (in Chinese mythology)
literaryPrimarily used in literary, mythological, or philosophical contexts. Often appears in the fixed phrase 混沌初开.
Ancient Chinese mythology holds that the world was originally a state of primordial chaos.
Before Pangu separated heaven and earth, the universe existed in a state of chaos.
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When primordial chaos first opened, yin and yang began to separate.
adjective
muddle-headed; ignorant; confused; lacking clear awareness
Describes a state of mental confusion, ignorance, or living without clear purpose. Can carry a slightly negative or pitying connotation.
He spends his days in a muddle-headed daze without clear life goals.
As he got older, his mind became somewhat confused and he couldn't remember things clearly.
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Don't live in such a state of ignorance; keep a clear head.
He had just woken up from sleep, and his consciousness was still foggy.