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The character 愣 is a phono-semantic compound with the vertical heart radical 忄 on the left, connecting it to emotions and mental states. The right side, 楞, provides the phonetic element and also carries the independent meaning of an edge or ridge. Its core sense describes being dumbfounded, staring blankly, or reacting with sudden confusion. This extends to behaviors like acting rashly, speaking bluntly without tact, or persisting with stubborn determination. The meaning thus evolved from describing an internal moment of cognitive shock to characterizing an external demeanor that is reckless or socially awkward.
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他站在那发愣。
我愣了一下才明白。
别愣着，快帮忙！
她突然愣住不说话。
看到结果他愣了半天。
他发愣的样子很好笑。
尽管很惊讶，但他没有愣住。
在那种情况下，任何人都会愣一下的。