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不知所措

bù zhī suǒ cuò

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • not knowing what to do (idiom); at one's wits' end
  • embarrassed and at a complete loss

Definition

形容由于惊慌或窘迫而不知如何是好。

To be at a loss; to feel bewildered or perplexed.

Usage

通常用于描述人在突发情况下感到困惑、慌乱、无法应对的状态，可作为谓语、定语或状语使用。

Used to describe a state of confusion, panic, or inability to respond in unexpected situations; can serve as predicate, attribute, or adverbial.

Examples

  • 1 面对突如其来的问题，他不知所措。 (Facing the sudden problem, he was at a loss.)
  • 2 她听到这个消息后，一时间不知所措。 (After hearing the news, she was momentarily at a loss.)
  • 3 在陌生的城市里迷了路，他感到不知所措。 (Lost in an unfamiliar city, he felt bewildered.)
  • 4 看到老师严厉的表情，学生们都面面相觑，不知所措。 (Seeing the teacher's stern expression, the students looked at each other in confusion, not knowing what to do.)
  • 5 面对复杂的情况，他站在原地不知所措。 (Confronted with the complex situation, he stood still, at a loss.)

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