魂亡魄失 — “To be scared out of one's wits”
魂亡魄失 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be scared out of one's wits”. To be panic-stricken and at a loss; to be overwhelmed by extreme fear or irresistible temptation, losing self-control. Literally, “soul lost, spirit gone”.
魂亡魄失 Pronunciation and Pinyin
魂亡魄失 Character Breakdown
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- hún魂bù不shǒu守shè舍absent-minded and distracted
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- hún魂sàng丧shén神duó夺scared out of one's wits
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- hún魂láo劳mèng梦duàn断exhausted from longing, sleepless dreams
- hún魂jīng惊dǎn胆luò落Soul startled, gall drops
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What does 魂亡魄失 mean?
魂亡魄失 (hún wáng pò shī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be scared out of one's wits”.
How do you pronounce 魂亡魄失?
魂亡魄失 is pronounced hún wáng pò shī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 魂亡魄失 literally mean?
Literally, 魂亡魄失 means “soul lost, spirit gone”. It is used to mean “to be scared out of one's wits”.
What is the Chinese definition of 魂亡魄失?
魂、魄：即迷信所说的灵魂。形容万分惊恐，不知所措；有时也指受到了极大诱惑而不能自持。