忐忑不安

النطق: tǎn tè bù ān المعنى الحرفي: Heart unsettled and uneasy

الأصل والاستخدام

This idiom describes a heart that is agitated (忐忑) and not (不) at peace (安). The characters 忐忑 are onomatopoeic, mimicking the sound and feeling of a heart beating irregularly with anxiety. The phrase captures the physical sensation of nervousness and worry. Modern usage describes anxiety, apprehension, and the restless feeling before uncertain outcomes.

أمثلة

الإنجليزية: "She felt nervous waiting for the interview results."

الصينية: 等待面试结果时，她忐忑不安。