手忙脚乱

手忙脚乱手忙腳亂 shǒu máng jiǎo luàn ㄕㄡˇ ㄇㄤˊ ㄐㄧㄠˇ ㄌㄨㄢˋ sau2 mong4 goek3 lyun6

  • (idiom) to act with confusion or in a disorderly manner; flustered

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 手 (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.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我今天晚点下班,省得明天早上手忙脚乱。 Today I'm working a little late so as to avoid a rush in the morning.

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