Progressing from characters to words and idioms marks advanced Chinese. This guide freely explains 「頓足搓手」 for your learning.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「頓足搓手」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Dun: to knock the ground with your feet; rubbing: to rub your hands. Describes a look of anxiety and regret.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dùn zú cuō shǒu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
deun6 juk1 cho1 sau2
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
