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The character 惑 is a phono-semantic compound, with the heart radical 心 at the bottom indicating a connection to cognition or emotion, and the phonetic component 或 (meaning "or") at the top, which contributes a sense of uncertainty. Its core meaning describes a state of confusion or doubt, often arising from a situation that lacks clarity. This extends to being deluded or misled, where one's judgment is clouded by deception or an inability to discern truth.
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我对这个决定感到困惑。
不要被虚假广告所迷惑。
她脸上露出疑惑的表情。
金钱的诱惑使他走上了歧途。
老师耐心地解答学生的困惑。
在众多选择中，他感到迷惑不已。
这个复杂的问题一直困惑着研究人员。
面对舆论的迷惑，他保持了清醒的头脑。