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狼狈不堪
láng​bèi​bù​kān

in dire straits

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 狼狈 狼狽 láng​bèi
    in an awkward situation
    describes being in a difficult or embarrassing situation; helpless; in a sorry state or mess
  2. 不堪 bù​kān adjective
    utterly
    Used after a describing word to express an extreme or unbearable degree; utterly; extremely.