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丈二和尚，摸不着头脑
zhàngérhéshang,mōbuzháotóunǎo
Traditional: 丈二和尚，摸不著頭腦
lit. like a three-meter high monk , you can't rub his head (idiom) / fig. at a total loss
Character Breakdown
丈
zhàng
gentleman, man, husband; unit of length equal to 3.3 meters
HSK 2
二
èr
two; twice
HSK 1
和
hé
harmony, peace; calm, peaceful
HSK 1
尚
shàng
still, yet; even; fairly, rather
HSK 5
摸
mō
to caress, to stroke, to gently touch
HSK 5
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
着
zhe
to make a move, to take action
HSK 2
头
tóu
head; chief, boss; first, top
HSK 3
脑
nǎo
brain
HSK 1
Additional Information
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