心猿意马

心猿意马
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lit. heart like a frisky monkey, mind like a cantering horse (idiom); fig. capricious (derog.)

4 meanings
MEANING4 meanings

MEANING

  1. adjective

    lit. heart like a frisky monkey, mind like a cantering horse (idiom); fig. capricious (derog.)

    • He always has a wandering mind and cannot concentrate on his work.

  2. adjective

    to have ants in one's pants

    • He is always restless and distracted, unable to concentrate.

  3. adjective

    hyperactive

    • He is always restless and easily distracted, unable to concentrate.

  4. adjective

    adventurous and uncontrollable

    • He is always restless and distracted, finding it hard to concentrate.

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The character depicts a heart shape with three strokes like heartbeats, symbolizing the soul and emotions.

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