挦毛捣鬓 — “To pull hair and slap faces”
挦毛捣鬓 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pull hair and slap faces”. To act ferociously and violently, often in a quarrel or fight. Literally, “pull hair and strike temples”.
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挦毛捣鬓 Pronunciation and Pinyin
挦毛捣鬓 Character Breakdown
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那个人发起脾气来，总是挦毛捣鬓，让人看了都害怕。
When that person loses their temper, they always pull hair and hit others, making everyone afraid to watch.
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Open the tool →Questions about 挦毛捣鬓
What does 挦毛捣鬓 mean?
挦毛捣鬓 (xián máo dǎo bìn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pull hair and slap faces”.
How do you pronounce 挦毛捣鬓?
挦毛捣鬓 is pronounced xián máo dǎo bìn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 挦毛捣鬓 literally mean?
Literally, 挦毛捣鬓 means “pull hair and strike temples”. It is used to mean “to pull hair and slap faces”.
What is the Chinese definition of 挦毛捣鬓?
扯头发，打耳光。形容凶悍。