七上八下 qī shàng bā xià

perturbed state of mind; in a mess; at sixes and sevens

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. perturbed state of mind
  2. 2. in a mess
  3. 3. at sixes and sevens

Characters

Character Meaning
七 qī HSK 1
seven; 7
上 shàng HSK 1
to go up; on top; above
八 bā HSK 1
eight; 8
下 xià HSK 1
down; below; to go down