虱处裈中 — “To be in a cramped”
虱处裈中 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be in a cramped”. Awkward, or constrained situation, especially referring to the restrictions and trivialities of mundane life. Literally, “a louse living in underwear”.
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虱处裈中 Pronunciation and Pinyin
虱处裈中 Character Breakdown
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他感觉自己每天都在为生计奔波，像虱处裈中一样，无法施展抱负
He felt as if he was always scrambling for a living, like a louse in trousers, unable to pursue his ambitions.
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Open the tool →Questions about 虱处裈中
What does 虱处裈中 mean?
虱处裈中 (shī chǔ kūn zhōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be in a cramped”.
How do you pronounce 虱处裈中?
虱处裈中 is pronounced shī chǔ kūn zhōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 虱处裈中 literally mean?
Literally, 虱处裈中 means “a louse living in underwear”. It is used to mean “to be in a cramped”.
What is the Chinese definition of 虱处裈中?
裈：裤子。虱子躲在裤缝里。比喻世俗生活的拘窘局促。