五脊六兽 — “To feel restless”
五脊六兽 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to feel restless”. Fidgety, or ill at ease, often due to boredom, anxiety, or worry. It can also literally refer to the five ridges and six animal figures on the roof of a traditional Chinese palace. Literally, “five ridges and six beasts”.
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五脊六兽 Pronunciation and Pinyin
五脊六兽 Character Breakdown
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假期在家待久了，他开始感到五脊六兽，不知道该做些什么好。
After staying at home for a long time during the holiday, he started to feel restless and fidgety, unsure of what to do.
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What does 五脊六兽 mean?
五脊六兽 (wǔ jǐ liù shòu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to feel restless”.
How do you pronounce 五脊六兽?
五脊六兽 is pronounced wǔ jǐ liù shòu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 五脊六兽 literally mean?
Literally, 五脊六兽 means “five ridges and six beasts”. It is used to mean “to feel restless”.
What is the Chinese definition of 五脊六兽?
用于宏伟的宫殿屋顶建筑。也形容心烦意乱，忐忑不安。