惴惴不安 — “To be filled with apprehension and uneasiness”
惴惴不安 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be filled with apprehension and uneasiness”. To feel extremely anxious and disturbed. Literally, “Anxious and uneasy”.
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Origin and Story of 惴惴不安
The idiom 'Zhuì Zhuì Bù Ān' originates from an event during the Spring and Autumn Period (771-476 BC).
In 621 BC, Duke Mu of Qin, one of the Five Hegemons, passed away. As was the custom, over 100 people were forced to be buried alive with him, including the three highly respected and capable brothers of the Ziche family, who were loyal ministers.
The people of Qin were deeply saddened and outraged by this barbaric act, especially regarding the fate of the Ziche brothers. They felt profoundly uneasy and anxious (惴惴不安) in their hearts, lamenting the injustice and even expressing a desire to sacrifice themselves in place of the brothers.
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What does 惴惴不安 mean?
惴惴不安 (zhuì zhuì bù ān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be filled with apprehension and uneasiness”.
How do you pronounce 惴惴不安?
惴惴不安 is pronounced zhuì zhuì bù ān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 惴惴不安 literally mean?
Literally, 惴惴不安 means “Anxious and uneasy”. It is used to mean “to be filled with apprehension and uneasiness”.
Where does 惴惴不安 come from?
惴惴不安 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 惴惴不安?
惴：忧愁、恐惧。形容因害怕或担心而不安。