狼狈 (lángbèi): meaning and examples | Speak Chinese

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lángbèi

Part of speech: Adjective

Meanings

awkward; in a difficult situation

Examples and explanations

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狼
lángwolf; metaphor for a cruel or ferocious person/animal
狈
bèiA type of wild animal resembling a wolf.; Used metaphorically to describe conniving or unscrupulous cooperation.