4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 340

We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「心上心下」, with its usage explained below.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「心上心下」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

Describes a feeling of uneasiness.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xīn shàng xīn xià

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sam1 seung5 sam1 ha6

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.