搖頭嘆息
yáo​tóu​tàn​xī

to shake one's head and sigh

  • created sense approved 摇头叹息/搖頭嘆息 · yáo​tóu​tàn​xī · to shake one's head and sigh — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    摇头叹息 / 搖頭嘆息

    yáo​tóu​tàn​xī

    to shake one's head and sigh

    To heave a deep sigh while shaking one's head, expressing regret, sadness, or a sense of helplessness.

    yáo​tóu​tàn​xí

    摇头 (literal) → 摇头/搖頭 · yáo​tóu · to shake one's head 叹息 (literal) → 叹息/嘆息 · tàn​xī · to sigh

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