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Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「心焦火燎」, as shown below.

The idiom 「心焦火燎」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

My heart was burning with anxiety. Describes being extremely anxious.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xīn jiāo huǒ liáo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sam1 jiu1 fo2 liu4

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.