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焦慮不安

简焦虑不安 · 繁焦慮不安

Mandarin · pinyin jiāo lǜ bù ān

worried too much

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焦: jiāo · burned, scorched; anxious, vexed
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不: bù · no, not; un-; negative prefix
安: ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
虑: lǜ · be concerned, worry about

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1–4–4–1 · jiao1 lu:4 bu4 an1

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