撫髀興嘆
See also: 抚髀兴叹
Chinese
| to pat or beat one's thighs | to heave a sigh; to lament; to bemoan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (撫髀興嘆/撫髀興歎) | 撫髀 | 興嘆/興歎 | |
| simp. (抚髀兴叹) | 抚髀 | 兴叹 | |
Pronunciation
Idiom
撫髀興嘆
- to sigh in disappointment (said of one living in retirement but still burning with ambition)
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