翘首跂踵 — “To stand on tiptoe and crane one's neck”
翘首跂踵 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to stand on tiptoe and crane one's neck”. Indicating eager anticipation or longing. Literally, “raise head and stand on tiptoe”.
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翘首跂踵 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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大家翘首跂踵，期盼着精彩的演出早日开始。
Everyone was craning their necks and standing on tiptoe, eagerly awaiting the brilliant performance to begin soon.
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What does 翘首跂踵 mean?
翘首跂踵 (qiáo shǒu qí zhǒng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to stand on tiptoe and crane one's neck”.
How do you pronounce 翘首跂踵?
翘首跂踵 is pronounced qiáo shǒu qí zhǒng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 翘首跂踵 literally mean?
Literally, 翘首跂踵 means “raise head and stand on tiptoe”. It is used to mean “to stand on tiptoe and crane one's neck”.
What is the Chinese definition of 翘首跂踵?
翘首：抬起头。抬起头踮起脚。形容殷切盼望