扼腕

è wàn

Dictionary entry

to wring one's hands (literally wring one's wrists)

What does 扼腕 mean?

扼腕 (è wàn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to wring one's hands (literally wring one's wrists)

Character breakdown

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扼èto grip forcefully · to clutch at 腕wànwrist · (squid, starfish etc) arm

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扼腕

è wàn

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