Chinese phrase
我心慌 wǒ xīn huāng
Meaning
I'm panicking
When to use it
It expresses sudden, strong worry or panic. It describes a speaker who feels very anxious, often when something goes wrong or feels urgent. It is a natural, informal way to share distress.
Example dialogue
护照在哪里？我找不到，我心慌。 hù zhào zài ná lǐ wǒ zhǎo bú dào wǒ xīn huāng
Where's my passport? I can't find it, and I'm panicking.
别着急，我们一起去问服务台。 bié zháo jí wǒ men yì qǐ qù wèn fú wù tái
Don't panic. Let's ask at the service desk together.