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中心摇摇 — “To be mentally agitated and disoriented”

中心摇摇 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be mentally agitated and disoriented”. To feel utterly distraught and unsettled, unable to compose oneself. Literally, “Heart/mind swaying unsteadily”.

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中心摇摇 Pronunciation and Pinyin

中心摇摇 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
中
zhōng4middle, in, China, hit, win
心
xīn4heart, mind, core
摇
yáo13sway, rock, wave, or shake
摇
yáo13sway, rock, wave, or shake

Example Sentence with 中心摇摇

听到那个令人震惊的消息后,她感到中心摇摇,久久不能平静。
After hearing the shocking news, she felt utterly distraught and unsettled, unable to calm down for a long time.

Idioms Related to 中心摇摇

Synonyms of 中心摇摇

  • xīn心shén神huǎng恍hū惚absent-minded or in a daze

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  • zhōng中xīn心rú如yē噎choked with sorrow
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Questions about 中心摇摇

What does 中心摇摇 mean?

中心摇摇 (zhōng xīn yáo yáo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be mentally agitated and disoriented”.

How do you pronounce 中心摇摇?

中心摇摇 is pronounced zhōng xīn yáo yáo in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 中心摇摇 literally mean?

Literally, 中心摇摇 means “Heart/mind swaying unsteadily”. It is used to mean “to be mentally agitated and disoriented”.

What is the Chinese definition of 中心摇摇?

中心:心中;摇摇:心神不安。形容心神恍惚,难以自持。

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