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Chinese

bùzhīsuǒcuò
Meaning: to be at a loss; to be bewildered and not know what to do
Part of Speech: Idiom

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Example

突如其來的停電讓大家一時不知所措。
突如其来的停电让大家一时不知所措。
The sudden power outage left everyone at a loss for a moment.

Usage Notes

Describes a person or group that is confused and unable to decide what to do, often because a situation changed suddenly.

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