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Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「轉輾反側」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
It describes the situation when one has something on his mind and can’t fall asleep no matter how hard he tries. Same as “toss and turn”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhuǎn niǎn fǎn cè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jyun3 jin2 faan2 jak1
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
