Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「撓腮撧耳」, explained below.
Today’s idiom is 「撓腮撧耳」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Scratching cheeks and pulling ears. Describes panic and anxiety.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
náo sāi juē ěr
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
naau4 soi1 jyut6 yi5
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
