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    Describing uneasiness or anxiety with 不安 (bù'ān)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 不安 + 的 + 感觉

    Explanation

    The adjective 不安 (bù'ān) describes a feeling of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness. It can be used to express an emotional state of worry or discomfort. For example, 给她一种不安的感觉 means "gives her a feeling of unease."

    Examples

    • 考试之前她总是感到很不安,晚上睡不好觉。

      Kǎoshì zhīqián tā zǒngshì gǎndào hěn bù'ān, wǎnshàng shuì bù hǎo jiào.

      She always feels anxious before exams and can't sleep well at night.

    • 他脸上露出不安的表情,好像有什么心事。

      Tā liǎn shàng lòu chū bù'ān de biǎoqíng, hǎoxiàng yǒu shénme xīnshì.

      An uneasy expression appeared on his face, as if something was on his mind.

    • 最近公司要裁员,大家心里都很不安。

      Zuìjìn gōngsī yào cáiyuán, dàjiā xīnlǐ dōu hěn bù'ān.

      The company is going to lay people off recently, and everyone feels uneasy.

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