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The idiom being introduced now is 「輾轉反側」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Toss and turn: toss and turn; turn and turn: repeatedly. I tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Describes the feeling of missing something or having heavy concerns in one’s mind.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
niǎn zhuǎn fǎn cè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jin2 jyun2 faan2 jak1
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.

