断线偶戏 — “To be like a puppet with its strings cut”
断线偶戏 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be like a puppet with its strings cut”. Describes someone who is helpless, powerless, or paralyzed, unable to move or act independently, often due to shock, fear, or a loss of control. Literally, “puppet with broken strings”.
断线偶戏 Pronunciation and Pinyin
断线偶戏 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 断线偶戏
What does 断线偶戏 mean?
断线偶戏 (duàn xiàn ǒu xì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be like a puppet with its strings cut”.
How do you pronounce 断线偶戏?
断线偶戏 is pronounced duàn xiàn ǒu xì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 断线偶戏 literally mean?
Literally, 断线偶戏 means “puppet with broken strings”. It is used to mean “to be like a puppet with its strings cut”.
What is the Chinese definition of 断线偶戏?
像断了线的木偶，不能动弹。