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不知所措 (bù zhī suǒ cuò): not knowing what to do (idiom); at one's wits' end; embarrassed and at a complete loss

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7

Idiom info

Pinyin
Meaning
not knowing what to do (idiom); at one's wits' end; embarrassed and at a complete loss
Characters
4
HSK level
HSK 7

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  • not knowing what to do (idiom)
  • at one's wits' end
  • embarrassed and at a complete loss

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

no

HSK 2

to know; to be aware

HSK 6

actually

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