We want to help you study Chinese for free! This series spotlights idioms and proverbs, known for their meaning and use. Learn about 「七上八落」 below.
The Chinese idiom 「七上八落」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Describes a state of restlessness or panic.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qī shàng bā luò
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chat1 seung6 baat3 lok6
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