Definition
愣神 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning to be in a daze, lost in thought, or to daydream. You can split the two characters to insert aspect markers like 了 (completion) or 着 (ongoing state): for example, 愣了神 (was in a daze for a moment) or 愣着神 (was staring blankly). The basic compound form is used in simple statements.
v
to be in a dazeto stare blanklyto daydream
Examples
- 愣神。Tā zuò zài nàlǐ lèng shén.He sat there staring blankly.
- ，。Tā lèng zhe shén, méi tīngjiàn wǒ jiào tā.He was lost in thought and didn't hear me call him.
- ，。Tā lèng le shén, ránhòu cái huídá.She was in a daze for a moment, then answered.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.