百端交集 — “To be overwhelmed by a multitude of complex emotions”

Q: What is the Chinese definition of 百端交集?

无数感想交互汇集，形容感慨万千。

百端交集 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be overwhelmed by a multitude of complex emotions”. To have countless thoughts and feelings surge up simultaneously.

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百端交集 Pronunciation and Pinyin

百端交集 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
百	bǎi	6	one hundred, numerous
端	duān	14	upright, proper, or end
交	jiāo	6	hand over, cross, interact
集	jí	12	gather, collect, set, episode

Example Sentence with 百端交集

站在毕业典礼的舞台上，看着昔日的同窗，他心中百端交集，既有对未来的憧憬，也有对过往时光的留恋。

Standing on the graduation ceremony stage, looking at his former classmates, a multitude of complex emotions surged within him, encompassing both anticipation for the future and nostalgia for the past.

Origin and Story of 百端交集

During the Western Jin Dynasty, the ruling class was plagued by incessant internal conflicts. The 'Rebellion of the Eight Princes' brought immense suffering to the nation and its people.

Faced with the turbulent times, Wei Jie, a tutor to the crown prince, resolved to relocate his family to the south.

After persuading his mother to move, as they were about to cross the Yangtze River, he was overwhelmed by a multitude of feelings. His mind was filled with countless thoughts, constantly worrying about the safety and fate of the imperial court.