Taiwan Mandarin

WordTaiwan frequency #24,892

扼腕

è wàn·ㄜˋ ㄨㄢˋ

“grasp one's wrist to express strong emotion; most commonly denotes frustration, indignation, or regret over something”

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To grip forcefully; to clutch; to control or guard; to block or choke; a yoke's front beam (Taiwan).

The joint connecting the forearm and the hand; the wrist; also used for the arm of certain marine animals like squid.