Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「哭笑不得」 below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「哭笑不得」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
It’s not good to cry, and it’s not good to laugh. Describes something very embarrassing.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
kū xiào bù dé
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
huk1 siu3 bat1 dak1
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.
