皂丝麻线 — “Unclear and ambiguous”
皂丝麻线 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unclear and ambiguous”. Muddled and confused, especially referring to complicated and intricate relationships or situations. Literally, “Black silk and hemp threads”.
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皂丝麻线 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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这件事情的前因后果真是皂丝麻线，让人摸不着头脑。
The causes and effects of this matter are truly unclear and tangled, making it hard for anyone to make sense of it.
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What does 皂丝麻线 mean?
皂丝麻线 (zào sī má xiàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unclear and ambiguous”.
How do you pronounce 皂丝麻线?
皂丝麻线 is pronounced zào sī má xiàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 皂丝麻线 literally mean?
Literally, 皂丝麻线 means “Black silk and hemp threads”. It is used to mean “Unclear and ambiguous”.
What is the Chinese definition of 皂丝麻线?
比喻不清不白，关系混乱。