We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「七上八下」, with its explanation below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「七上八下」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
Describes the feeling of panic and anxiety.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qī shàng bā xià
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chat1 seung6 baat3 ha6
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
