撧耳挠腮 — “To fidget anxiously”
撧耳挠腮 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to fidget anxiously”. To be at one's wit's end, showing distress through restless gestures. Literally, “pulling ears and scratching cheeks”.
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撧耳挠腮 Pronunciation and Pinyin
撧耳挠腮 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 撧耳挠腮
问题迟迟得不到解决，他急得在屋子里撧耳挠腮，不知如何是好。
The problem remained unresolved for a long time, and he was so anxious, fidgeting in the room, at his wit's end.
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What does 撧耳挠腮 mean?
撧耳挠腮 (juē ěr náo sāi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to fidget anxiously”.
How do you pronounce 撧耳挠腮?
撧耳挠腮 is pronounced juē ěr náo sāi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 撧耳挠腮 literally mean?
Literally, 撧耳挠腮 means “pulling ears and scratching cheeks”. It is used to mean “to fidget anxiously”.
What is the Chinese definition of 撧耳挠腮?
形容焦急无计的样子。