摇头叹息

搖頭嘆息
yáotóutànxī
idiom

Meanings

  1. 1 to shake one's head and sigh
  2. 2 to express disapproval or dismay

Examples

Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, tā yáo tóu tàn xī.
On hearing the news, he shook his head and sighed.
Lǎoshī kàn zhe chéngjīdān yáo tóu tàn xī.
The teacher looked at the report card, shaking his head in dismay.
Dàjiā duì tā de zuòfǎ yáo tóu tàn xī.
Everyone shook their heads in disappointment at his behavior.

Tips

usage
Describes a visible, physical reaction — both the head-shake and the sigh. Use when you want to paint the scene, not just report the feeling.

Stroke Order

yáo
tóu
tàn