狼狽 láng bèi

in a difficult situation; to cut a sorry figure

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. in a difficult situation
  2. 2. to cut a sorry figure
  3. 3. scoundrel! (derog.)

Characters

Character Meaning
狼 láng HSK 6
wolf
狽 bèi
distressed; wretched; a legendary wolf