辗转反侧(zhǎn zhuǎn fǎn cè)

4 charactersTrad. 輾轉反側

to toss and turn restlessly (in the bed)

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Word information

Pinyin
zhǎn zhuǎn fǎn cè
Meaning
to toss and turn restlessly (in the bed)
HSK level
Characters
4
Traditional
輾轉反側

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