📖 Meaning
Dumbfounded, completely speechless with shock or astonishment.
📜 Origin Story
From Yuan Dynasty drama describing characters struck speechless.
💡 Example Usage
这个消息让他目瞪口呆。
The news left him dumbfounded—eyes staring, mouth hanging open.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 目瞪口呆
- Pinyin: mù dèng kǒu dāi
- Literal Translation: eyes stare, mouth open
- Category: Emotion
- Characters: 4