不安

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 考试前他感到很不安。▶ —
   He felt very uneasy before the exam.
2. 这个消息让大家心里不安。▶ —
   The news made everyone feel uneasy.

Collocations

Mnemonic

不 bù "not" + 安 ān "peaceful": not at peace. 安 shows a woman 女 under a roof 宀 (safe at home).

Related

Quick check

1. What state does 坐立不安 describe?

   • restless anxiety
   • deep sleep
   • great joy
   • fury