Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「搔首踟躕」, detailed below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「搔首踟躕」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Scratching the head: scratching the head with the hands. Hesitate: walk back and forth. Describes a feeling of anxiety, confusion or hesitation. Also written as “scratching one’s head and hesitating”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
sāo shǒu chí chú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sou1 sau2 chi4 chyu4
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
