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莫展
mòzhǎn
Description
"莫展"常常和"一筹"一起用，说的是遇到难题的时候，一点办法也想不出来。
"莫展" is often used together with "一筹", meaning when facing a difficult problem, not being able to think of any solution.
这个词有点书面，多用在"一筹莫展"这个成语里。
This word is somewhat literary and is mostly used in the idiom "一筹莫展".
Meanings
一筹莫展yìchóu mòzhǎn
be at a loss; unable to find any solution
这个问题太难了，我一筹莫展。
This problem is too difficult; I'm at a loss.
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Notes
- Usage
rarely stands alone; almost always appears in the idiom 一筹莫展.
- Etymology
莫 means "not/cannot" and 展 means "unfold/spread", i.e. no plan can be unfolded.
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