优柔失断 — “To be indecisive and irresolute”
优柔失断 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be indecisive and irresolute”. Lacking the ability to make firm decisions. Literally, “Irresolute and lacking resolve”.
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优柔失断 Pronunciation and Pinyin
优柔失断 Character Breakdown
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他在关键时刻总是优柔失断，错过了很多好机会。
He is always indecisive at critical moments, missing many good opportunities.
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Open the tool →Questions about 优柔失断
What does 优柔失断 mean?
优柔失断 (yōu róu shī duàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be indecisive and irresolute”.
How do you pronounce 优柔失断?
优柔失断 is pronounced yōu róu shī duàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 优柔失断 literally mean?
Literally, 优柔失断 means “Irresolute and lacking resolve”. It is used to mean “to be indecisive and irresolute”.
What is the Chinese definition of 优柔失断?
优柔：迟疑不决；断：决断。指做事犹豫，缺乏决断