Du Kou Guo Zu (杜口裹足) signifies an unwillingness to approach or speak due to fear or apprehension, like closing one's mouth and binding one's feet to avoid engaging. It represents extreme caution and a desire to stay away, often stemming from intimidation.
杜口裹足 (dù kǒu guǒ zú) 比喻因顾虑而不敢接近或言语，形容因害怕而退缩。
| 成语 | 杜口裹足 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 比喻有顾虑而不敢接近，远远避开。 |
| 出处 | 《战国策·秦策三》：“臣之所恐者，独恐臣死之后，天下见臣尽忠而身蹶也，是以杜口裹足，莫肯即奏耳。” |
| 拼音 | dù kǒu guǒ zú |
| 拼音码 | dkgz |
| 用法 | 联合式；作谓语；形容十分害怕 |
| 英语 | too frightened to speak or move |
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