惊惶失措 panic-stricken and at a loss
Explanation
形容因恐惧或惊慌而不知所措的样子。
Describes someone who is so scared or panicked that they don't know what to do.
Origin Story
话说南北朝时期，北魏孝文帝改革之后，虽然国力有所增强，但内部矛盾依然存在。某日，一场突如其来的暴风雨袭击了洛阳城，狂风暴雨肆虐，雷声震耳欲聋，百姓们惊恐万分。一时间，整个洛阳城陷入一片混乱之中。而宫中，一位年轻的宫女，名叫翠儿，她平时胆小怯弱，面对这突如其来的灾难，更是惊惶失措，她紧紧地抱着怀里的玉佩，瑟瑟发抖，不知该如何是好。她四处奔走，想找到一个避雨的地方，可是哪里都挤满了人。绝望之中，她跌倒在地，泪流满面，口中念叨着家人的名字，祈求上天保佑。这时，一位经验丰富的宫女走了过来，她轻轻地扶起翠儿，安慰她不要害怕，并带她去一个相对安全的地方躲避风雨。在宫女的帮助下，翠儿逐渐平静下来，她明白，即使面临再大的困难，也要保持冷静，才能找到解决问题的办法。
During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, even after the reforms of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty, internal conflicts persisted. One day, a sudden storm hit Luoyang City, with fierce winds, heavy rain, and deafening thunder. The people were terrified, and the entire city fell into chaos. In the palace, a young maid named Cui'er, known for her timidity, was overwhelmed by the disaster. She clutched her jade pendant, trembling with fear, unsure of what to do. She ran around, desperately seeking shelter, but everywhere was crowded. In despair, she fell to the ground, tears streaming down her face, whispering her family's names and praying for divine protection. Then, an experienced court lady approached, gently lifting Cui'er, comforting her, and leading her to a relatively safe place to escape the storm. With the court lady's help, Cui'er gradually calmed down, realizing that even in the face of great adversity, maintaining composure is crucial to finding a solution.
Usage
用于形容因惊慌而不知所措的状态。
Used to describe the state of being at a loss due to panic.
Examples
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面对突发事件，他惊慌失措，手忙脚乱。
mian dui tu fa shi jian,ta jing huang shi cuo,shou mang jiao luan.ting dao e hao,ta jing huang shi cuo,bu zhi suo cuo
Faced with a sudden event, he was flustered and at a loss.
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听到噩耗，她惊惶失措，不知所措。
Hearing the bad news, she was panic-stricken and at a loss.