扼腕叹息 — “To sigh with deep emotion”
扼腕叹息 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sigh with deep emotion”. Often regret, dismay, or indignation, typically expressed by wringing one's hands. Literally, “To grip one's wrists and sigh”.
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扼腕叹息 Pronunciation and Pinyin
扼腕叹息 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 扼腕叹息
当得知这个机会已经失去时，他不禁扼腕叹息。
When he learned that the opportunity was lost, he couldn't help but sigh with deep regret.
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Synonyms of 扼腕叹息
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Open the tool →Questions about 扼腕叹息
What does 扼腕叹息 mean?
扼腕叹息 (è wàn tàn xī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sigh with deep emotion”.
How do you pronounce 扼腕叹息?
扼腕叹息 is pronounced è wàn tàn xī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 扼腕叹息 literally mean?
Literally, 扼腕叹息 means “to grip one's wrists and sigh”. It is used to mean “to sigh with deep emotion”.
What is the Chinese definition of 扼腕叹息?
扼：握住，抓住。握着手腕发出叹息的声音。形容十分激动地发出长叹的情态。