不知所措 bù zhī suǒ cuò ㄅㄨˋ ㄓ ㄙㄨㄛˇ ㄘㄨㄛˋ bat1 zi1 so2 cou3

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

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 不 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 汤姆 湯姆 ( Tāng mǔ tong1 mou5 ) 不知所措 ( bù zhī suǒ cuò bat1 zi1 so2 cou3 )。

    Tom doesn't know what he should do.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 没有 沒有 ( méi yǒu mut6 jau5 ) 想要 ( xiǎng yào soeng2 jiu3 ) 让 讓 ( ràng joeng6 ) 你 ( nǐ nei5 ) 不知所措 ( bù zhī suǒ cuò bat1 zi1 so2 cou3 )。

    I didn't mean to overwhelm you.

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