撧耳揉腮 — “To describe a state of extreme anxiety”
撧耳揉腮 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a state of extreme anxiety”. Helplessness, and indecision, often characterized by fidgeting with one's ears and cheeks out of worry or frustration, indicating being at one's wit's end. Literally, “pull ears and rub cheeks”.
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What does 撧耳揉腮 mean?
撧耳揉腮 (juē ěr róu sāi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a state of extreme anxiety”.
How do you pronounce 撧耳揉腮?
撧耳揉腮 is pronounced juē ěr róu sāi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 撧耳揉腮 literally mean?
Literally, 撧耳揉腮 means “pull ears and rub cheeks”. It is used to mean “to describe a state of extreme anxiety”.
What is the Chinese definition of 撧耳揉腮?
形容焦急无计的样子。同“撧耳挠腮”。