EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 3 MIN
患得患失 (huàn dé huàn shī)
from 每天成语|Chinese Idioms in Stories · host 每天成语
📖 Today's 成语: 患得患失 (huàn dé huàn shī) Meaning: Worrying about personal gain and loss (obsessing over outcomes) Summary: 患得患失 (huàn dé huàn shī) describes a psychological state of being constantly anxious about personal gains and losses. It suggests that a person is so focused on the outcome—whether it be a promotion, a relationship, or a competition—that they become mentally unstable or unable to act decisively. It is generally used in a critical sense to describe someone who lacks a broad perspective or is too attached to self-interest. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context:患得患失 (huàn dé huàn shī) | 每天成语
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