Definition
焦虑不安 is a four-character set phrase (成语) meaning to be extremely anxious and restless. It describes a state of mind where you feel worried, nervous, and unable to calm down, often because of upcoming events, uncertainty, or stress. It is stronger than just 焦虑 (anxious) and emphasizes both inner turmoil and physical restlessness.
f.e.
anxious and uneasyon pins and needles
Examples
- 焦虑不安，。Kǎoshì qián tā gǎndào jiāo lǜ bù ān, wǎnshang dōu shuì bù zháo.Before the exam he felt anxious and uneasy, couldn't even sleep at night.
- ，焦虑不安。Děng le sān tiān hái méi xiāoxi, tā yuè lái yuè jiāo lǜ bù ān.After waiting three days without news, she became more and more anxious and uneasy.
- ，焦虑不安。Miànduì wèizhī de wèilái, xǔduō rén dōu huì gǎndào jiāo lǜ bù ān.Facing an unknown future, many people feel anxious and uneasy.
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