{"id":5861,"date":"2024-05-31T11:32:10","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T19:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/?p=5861"},"modified":"2025-02-25T10:51:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T18:51:02","slug":"emotionally-aligned-6-common-expressions-in-english-and-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/emotionally-aligned-6-common-expressions-in-english-and-chinese.html","title":{"rendered":"Emotionally Aligned: 6 Common Expressions in English and Chinese"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Shortly after my mother passed away a couple of years ago, I was experiencing discomfort in my chest. \u201cDo I have a heart condition?\u201d I wondered. Worried I might need to see a cardiologist, I told my brother what was happening. It turns out that my brother, who lives in China, was experiencing a similar sensation, a tightness in the chest. We both realized that we were \u5fc3\u788e\u4e86(X\u012bn su\u00ecle), which in Chinese means the same thing in English: heartbroken.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My brother and I realized what we felt physically must be related to emotional sorrow. According to TCM theory, our Heart organ systems became stressed. After the death of a loved one, that\u2019s only natural. In TCM, the Heart (not just the physical organ but the entire organ system) houses the Shen, which encompasses consciousness, emotions, and mental functions. A balanced Heart is associated with clarity of thought, joy, and emotional stability. Obviously, after my mother\u2019s passing, joy was lacking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grief is a natural emotion, and talking about it helps restore balance to the Heart organ system. For centuries, Chinese herbal formulas such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/ganmai\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"blog-internal-link\" data-ahw-link=\"https:\/\/www.activeherbwholesale.com\/Guang-Ci-Tang\/Gan-Mai-Da-Zao-Pian-MooDelight-Tablets\" rel=\"noopener\">Gan Mai Da Zao Pian<\/a> have also helped calm the spirit and mend a broken heart after a life-altering event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But \u201cheartbroken\u201d isn\u2019t the only emotional expression similar in Chinese and English.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hot-Headed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as \u6027\u6025 (X\u00ecngj\u00ed), hot-headed means being quick to anger. If someone cuts you off in traffic, do you repeatedly honk your horn and shout obscenities at the other driver? Even if the other driver is at fault, it never pays to be \u706b\u6c14\u5f88\u5927 (Hu\u01d2q\u00ec h\u011bn d\u00e0). Being hot-headed can have various consequences on both physical and mental health, including Liver Fire Rising, which disrupts the smooth flow of Qi (vital energy) in the body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"x-short-quote-right\"> We both realized that we were \u5fc3\u788e\u4e86(X\u012bn su\u00ecle), which in Chinese means the same thing in English: heartbroken.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Chronic anger produces excess accumulation of Heat in the body, disrupting the body&#8217;s balance of Yin and Yang. This may manifest as symptoms such as headaches and insomnia. Because the Liver system also ensures the smooth flow of Qi in the digestive system, being hot-headed can cause illness in the GI system.<br><br>Hot-headed people are also more likely to have cardiovascular problems, weakened immune systems, and mental health imbalances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditation, deep breathing, and other anger-management techniques can improve Liver Fire Rising. So may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/longdan\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"blog-internal-link\" data-ahw-link=\"https:\/\/www.activeherbwholesale.com\/Guang-Ci-Tang\/Long-Dan-Xie-Gan-Pian-Liver-FireClear-Tablets\" rel=\"noopener\">Liver FireClear<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cold Feet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nervous about the upcoming wedding? In Chinese, this is a sign you\u2019re having \u4e34\u9635\u9000\u7f29&nbsp; (L\u00ednzh\u00e8n tu\u00ecsu\u014d) or cold feet. Having cold feet before a major life event or an important meeting is understandable. However, chronically being nervous about everyday tasks that require leaving the house indicates an imbalance in the Heart organ system. Frequent nervousness may also be a sign of Kidney Yin deficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Cold Feet, you may benefit from calming your spirit with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/anshen\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"blog-internal-link\" data-ahw-link=\"https:\/\/www.activeherbwholesale.com\/Guang-Ci-Tang\/An-Shen-Bu-Xin-Pian-SpiritCalm-Tablets\" rel=\"noopener\">SpiritCalm<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Green With Envy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you often get jealous of others? Being green with envy may be a natural human emotion from time to time. A twinge here and there of jealousy won\u2019t harm your <em>Shen <\/em>(spirit) too badly, but often, being green with envy is certainly nothing to envy. In Chinese the phrase is \u5992\u706b\u4e2d\u70e7&#8221; (D\u00f9 hu\u01d2 zh\u014dng sh\u0101o).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"x-gradient-bottle-img-wrap x-post-img-bottle-to-right\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/xiaoyao\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"blog-internal-link\" data-ahw-link=\"https:\/\/www.activeherbwholesale.com\/Guang-Ci-Tang\/Xiao-Yao-Pian-EaseTonic-Tablets\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t<img\n\t\t\tstyle=\"text-align: center; max-width: 300px; width: 62%\"\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/img\/products\/guang-ci-tang\/AH007P-xiaoyao-510w.png\"\n\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-ahw-src=\"https:\/\/www.activeherbwholesale.com\/store\/graphics\/00000001\/img\/xiaoyaopb_237x395.gif\"\n\t\t\/>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Like anger, chronic jealousy may cause Liver Qi Stagnation, which can, in turn, lead to Blood stagnation. Blood stagnation can manifest as pain, as well as emotional symptoms such as depression and a feeling of being emotionally stuck. Nobody will be green with envy if you have Liver Qi Stagnation, which may be managed with <a class=\"blog-internal-link\" data-ahw-link=\"https:\/\/www.activeherbwholesale.com\/Guang-Ci-Tang\/Xiao-Yao-Pian-EaseTonic-Tablets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/xiaoyao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EaseTonic<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sick To The Stomach&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s because of a strong noxious odor or an emotional factor such as a breakup, feeling sick to the stomach is unpleasant. The expression in Chinese, \u6076\u5fc3\u5f97\u8981\u5410 (\u00c8 x\u012bn de y\u00e0o t\u00f9), loosely translates as nauseous. To eliminate that unpleasant feeling, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/huoxiang\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"blog-internal-link\" data-ahw-link=\"https:\/\/www.activeherbwholesale.com\/Guang-Ci-Tang\/Huo-Xiang-Zheng-Qi-Pian-Stomacare-Tablets\" rel=\"noopener\">Stomacare<\/a>, a TCM formula with ginger and a dozen other Chinese herbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Light-Headed&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling \u5934\u6655\u76ee\u7729 (T\u00f3u y\u016bn m\u00f9 xu\u00e0n), take comfort in the fact that it\u2019s temporary and better than being hot-headed. Of course, feeling dizzy is never pleasant, and its root cause can differ from person to person. For example, being light-headed can indicate Liver Qi stagnation, Liver Blood Deficiency, Kidney Qi Deficiency (of either Yin or Yang), or Spleen Qi Deficiency. A TCM formula that dates back to the 13th century may help you feel more balanced: Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Pian, aka <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/banxia\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"blog-internal-link\" data-ahw-link=\"https:\/\/www.activeherbwholesale.com\/Guang-Ci-Tang\/Ban-Xia-Bai-Zhu-Tian-Ma-Pian-Vertigoff-Tablets\" rel=\"noopener\">BalanceEZ<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how you say it, TCM can help safely balance negative emotions. After all, happiness is a state of mind. Or, as they say in China, \u5e78\u798f\u662f\u4e00\u79cd\u5fc3\u6001 (X\u00ecngf\u00fa sh\u00ec y\u012b zh\u01d2ng x\u012bnt\u00e0i).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do you know any other phrases that share similarities in Chinese and English? Share below.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chinese and English aren\u2019t so different, at least when it comes to these emotional turmoil idioms. 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