心神不宁 (xīn shén bú) — to feel ill at ease, to be unsettled or anxious

Definition

心神不宁 is a four-character idiom describing a state of mental unease or anxiety where one feels unsettled and unable to relax. It is often used for emotional disturbance due to worry, bad news, or anticipation.

v.p.

to feel ill at easeto be unsettled or anxious

Examples

心神不宁，。
Tā zuìjìn zǒngshì xīn shén bú, hǎoxiàng yǒu shénme shìqing.
He's been feeling unsettled lately, as if something is on his mind.
心神不宁，。
Kǎoshì qián tā xīn shén bú, wánquán wúfǎ jízhōng zhùyìlì.
Before the exam she was so anxious she couldn't concentrate at all.
，心神不宁，。
Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi hòu, tā xīn shén bú, yì zhěngtiān dōu méi chī xià fàn.
After hearing the news, he was so distraught that he didn't eat all day.

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