头昏脑胀 — “To feel dizzy and muddled”
头昏脑胀 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to feel dizzy and muddled”. To be overwhelmed and confused (often due to overwork or a complex situation); to have one's head swim. Literally, “Dizzy head, distended brain”.
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头昏脑胀 Pronunciation and Pinyin
头昏脑胀 Character Breakdown
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今天的工作太多了，我的头昏脑胀，需要休息一下。
I have too much work today; my head is spinning, and I feel overwhelmed, I need to take a break.
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What does 头昏脑胀 mean?
头昏脑胀 (tóu hūn nǎo zhàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to feel dizzy and muddled”.
How do you pronounce 头昏脑胀?
头昏脑胀 is pronounced tóu hūn nǎo zhàng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 头昏脑胀 literally mean?
Literally, 头昏脑胀 means “Dizzy head, distended brain”. It is used to mean “to feel dizzy and muddled”.
What is the Chinese definition of 头昏脑胀?
头脑发昏。形容人的繁忙或事物毫无头绪，使人厌烦。