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Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「搔頭摸耳」 and its explanation.

Introducing the idiom 「搔頭摸耳」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

Scratch your scalp and touch your ears. Describes the anxious state of mind that is beyond one’s control.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

sāo tóu mō ěr

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sou1 tau4 mo2 yi5

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.