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不知所措 (bù zhī suǒ cuò)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To be at a loss; not knowing what to do; perplexed.

Definition (中文解释)

措安置,处理。不知道怎么办才好。形容处境为难或心神慌乱。

Derivation (典故出处)

《论语·子路》则民无所措手足。”《三国志·吴书·诸葛恪传》哀喜交并,不知所措。”

Example (造句示例)

When the teacher asked a sudden question, he stood there not knowing what to do.