咋舌不下 — “To be rendered speechless or utterly dumbfounded”
咋舌不下 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be rendered speechless or utterly dumbfounded”. Often due to extreme regret, awe, fear, or embarrassment. It describes a state where one is so shocked or overwhelmed that they cannot utter a word. Literally, “Tongue stuck, unable to descend”.
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What does 咋舌不下 mean?
咋舌不下 (zhà shé bù xià) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be rendered speechless or utterly dumbfounded”.
How do you pronounce 咋舌不下?
咋舌不下 is pronounced zhà shé bù xià in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 咋舌不下 literally mean?
Literally, 咋舌不下 means “Tongue stuck, unable to descend”. It is used to mean “to be rendered speechless or utterly dumbfounded”.
What is the Chinese definition of 咋舌不下?
咋舌：咬舌或忍住不言。形容不敢说话或说不出话来，极度悔恨或畏缩