Definition
心神不定 is a four-character idiom (成语) that describes a state of mental agitation or unease where one cannot concentrate. Literally 'heart and spirit not settled', it's used when someone is worried, anxious, or distracted by something preying on their mind. You can use it in everyday conversation to describe feeling unsettled before an exam, after bad news, etc.
v.p.
feeling uneasy and restlessdisturbedunsettled
Examples
- ，心神不定。Tā míngtiān jiù yào miànshì le, xiànzài xīn shén bú.He has an interview tomorrow, and now he's feeling restless.
- 心神不定，。Zhè jǐ tiān wǒ xīn shén bú, zǒng dānxīn jiā lǐ chū shì.These days I've been uneasy, always worried that something might happen at home.
- ，心神不定，。Tā tīng dào zhège xiāoxi hòu, xīn shén bú, zuò lì bù ān.After hearing this news, she was disturbed and couldn't sit still.
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