bùān

不安

HSK 3Word · Adjective

uneasy; disturbed; sorry (as a polite apology)

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Meanings

2 senses · 7 examples
1.

adjective

uneasy; disturbed; restless; unsettled

Describes a state of mental or emotional unease, anxiety, or physical restlessness. Often refers to a feeling caused by worry, guilt, danger, or instability.

Tīng听
dào到
nà那
ge个
xiāo消
xi息
hòu后
 ,
tā他
gǎn感
dào到
tǎn忐
tè忑
bù不
ān安
 。

After hearing the news, he felt uneasy and anxious.

Tā她
zài在
děng等
dài待
miàn面
shì试
jié结
guǒ果
shí时
zuò坐
lì立
bù不
ān安
 。

She was restless while waiting for the interview result.

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Nà那
ge个
dì地
qū区
de的
jú局
shì势
dòng动
dàng荡
bù不
ān安
 。

The situation in that region is turbulent and unsettled.

Tā他
liǎn脸
shang上
lù露
chū出
bù不
ān安
de的
shén神
sè色
 。

An uneasy expression appeared on his face.

2.

adjective

sorry; apologetic (as a polite formula)

formal

Used in polite conversation to express apology or gratitude when feeling that one has caused trouble or inconvenience to others. Often seen in phrases like "深感不安" or "实在不安".

Zǒng总
gěi给
nín您
tiān添
má麻
fan烦
 ,
zhēn真
shì是
bù不
ān安
 。

I'm really sorry for always causing you trouble.

Nín您
rú如
cǐ此
bāng帮
máng忙
 ,
wǒ我
shēn深
gǎn感
bù不
ān安
 。

I feel very apologetic (and grateful) for all the help you've given.

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Ràng让
nín您
jiǔ久
děng等
le了
 ,
shí实
zài在
bù不
ān安
 。

I'm truly sorry for making you wait so long.