仰屋兴叹 yǎng wū xīng tàn

DEFINITIONS

  1. to stare at the ceiling in despair
  2. to find no way out
  3. nothing you can do about it
  4. at the end of one's wits

CHARACTERS

仰 yǎng
HSK 6
raise the head to look; look up to, rely on, admire
屋 wū
HSK 5
house; room; building, shelter
兴 xīng
HSK 1
thrive, prosper, flourish
叹 tàn
HSK 6
sigh, admire