忐忑不安

Pelafalan: tǎn tè bù ān Makna literal: Heart unsettled and uneasy

Asal & Penggunaan

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.

Contoh

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

Cina: 等待面试结果时，她忐忑不安。