侧足而立 — “To stand uneasily or with one foot turned aside”
侧足而立 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to stand uneasily or with one foot turned aside”. Indicating apprehension, fear, or timidity. Literally, “Stand with a foot turned aside”.
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侧足而立 Pronunciation and Pinyin
侧足而立 Character Breakdown
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他面对着严厉的考官，紧张得侧足而立，手心直冒汗。
Facing the stern examiner, he was so nervous that he stood uneasily with a foot turned aside, his palms sweating.
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Open the tool →Questions about 侧足而立
What does 侧足而立 mean?
侧足而立 (cè zú ér lì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to stand uneasily or with one foot turned aside”.
How do you pronounce 侧足而立?
侧足而立 is pronounced cè zú ér lì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 侧足而立 literally mean?
Literally, 侧足而立 means “Stand with a foot turned aside”. It is used to mean “to stand uneasily or with one foot turned aside”.
What is the Chinese definition of 侧足而立?
形容有所畏惧，不敢正立。