máo
shǒu
máo
jiǎo

idiom
common

Meaning of 毛手毛脚

毛手毛脚 means careless and clumsy; acting hastily without thought. Pronounced máo shǒu máo jiǎo.

  • careless and clumsy; acting hastily without thought

Definitions & Examples

zuò
shì
zǒng
shì
máo
shǒu
máo
jiǎo
de
 
jīng
cháng
suì
dōng
xi西
 

He always works carelessly and often breaks things.

Zuò
shí
yàn
de
shí
hou
yào
máo
shǒu
máo
jiǎo
 
yào
diǎn
 

Don't be clumsy when doing experiments; be more careful.

Zhè
hái
zi
máo
shǒu
máo
jiǎo
de
 
ràng
ge
huā
píng
tài
fàng
xīn
 

This child is so clumsy; I'm not at ease letting him hold that vase.

Bié
máo
shǒu
máo
jiǎo
de
 
màn
man
lái
 

Don't be so rash; take your time.