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Definition
To interlock, or to be in a state of confusion; also refers to a great array of spears and chariots.
- to interlock; to be confused or entangled
- archaica great array of spears and chariots
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How it's used
This character is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese and is almost exclusively found in literary or formal contexts. While it can theoretically describe a state of mental confusion, most native speakers would use 亂 or 混亂 instead. Using this character in daily conversation will likely cause confusion as it is not part of the standard vocabulary for most people.
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Do not use this in casual speech as it will sound archaic or pretentious. It is essentially a literary term that has been largely replaced by common synonyms in everyday life.
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Grammar guides
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