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Chinese

shùshǒu
Meaning: to be helpless; to be at a loss
Part of Speech: Verb, Idiom

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Example

他面對這個問題束手無策,只能請教專家。
他面对这个问题束手无策,只能请教专家。
He had no way to deal with the problem and could only ask an expert for advice.

Usage Notes

This expression describes having no effective action or solution left. It commonly appears in contexts where a person is unable to respond to a difficult situation.

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