一筹莫展

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"一筹莫展" (yìchóu-mòzhǎn) is an idiomatic phrase meaning "to be at a complete loss" or "to have no solution." It describes a situation where someone cannot find any way to solve a problem or overcome difficulty.

Usage

  • Used to express helplessness or inability to make progress.
  • Often appears in formal or literary contexts.

Common Collocations

Tone

Formal and somewhat literary; not commonly used in casual speech.

Caution

Avoid using it in informal conversations; use simpler expressions instead.

Example Sentences

Faced with the sudden problem, he felt at a loss what to do.

This crisis left the company helpless.

He was at a loss when solving this difficult problem and could only ask