4 characters Idiom and proverb 2 549

Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「口呆目瞪」. Check below for details.

The idiom 「口呆目瞪」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

He was speechless and his eyes were staring blankly. Describes a very surprised look.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

kǒu dāi mù dèng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

hau2 ngoi4 muk6 dang1

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