WordTaiwan frequency #24,892
扼腕
ㄜˋ ㄨㄢˋ
“grasp one's wrist to express strong emotion; most commonly denotes frustration, indignation, or regret over something”
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- 手腕ㄕㄡˇ ㄨㄢˋwrist (anatomy); skill, ability, or finesse in handling situations; clever tactics or maneuvering.
- 扼殺ㄜˋ ㄕㄚstrangle; suffocate; suppress or stifle so as to prevent survival or development
- 扼要ㄜˋ ㄧㄠˋconcise and to the point; hitting the key points; controlling a strategic position
- 鐵腕ㄊㄧㄝˇ ㄨㄢˋiron-fisted; using strong, forceful methods