芒刺在背

芒刺在背 máng zài bèi ㄇㄤˊ ㄘˋ ㄗㄞˋ ㄅㄟˋ mong4 ci3 zoi6 bui3

  • feeling brambles and thorns in one's back (idiom)
  • uneasy and nervous
  • to be on pins and needles

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 芒 (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