找不着北

zhǎo bu zháo běi

Definitions

1. to be confused and disoriented

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Child Words of 找不着北

• 不 不 bù: no; not so
• 北 北 běi: north
• 找 找 zhǎo: to try to find
• 着 着 zhāo: (chess) move
• 着 着 zháo: to touch
• 着 着 zhe: aspect particle indicating action in progress
• 着 着 zhuó: to wear (clothes)
• 不着 不着 bù zháo: no need
• 找不着 找不着 zhǎo bu zháo: to be unable to find