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左右為難
zo2 jau6 wai4 naan4
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torn between; in a dilemma/quandary; in an awkward predicament; caught in the middle [literal] difficulties on both the left and right [synonym] 左右做人難 | [antonym] 左右逢源  Level: 3 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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This word has been viewed 1949 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by bybell on 25th Feb 2007 16:34 and last edited on 8th Nov 2015 03:37 |
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Characters in this word:左 zo2 - left右 jau6 - right 為 wai4 wai6 - do, act; serve as; be; for 難 naan4 naan6 - difficult; unpleasant; calamity; blame |
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