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輾轉反側 전전반측
Meaning
"Tossing and turning, unable to sleep."
輾轉反側 (전전반측) means "Tossing and turning, unable to sleep". Tossing and turning, unable to sleep—a heart so full of longing it keeps changing step.
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Summary
Tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
Origin & Background
Tossing and turning, unable to sleep—a heart so full of longing it keeps changing step.
Source: Shijing, "Guan Ju" (the very first poem): "seeking and not finding—awake, asleep, I think of her; tossing and turning from side to side." Longing, not restlessness for its own sake.
Credit: Lyrics & concept by Jawoon · made with SUNO (paid license)
Source: Shijing, "Guan Ju" (the very first poem): "seeking and not finding—awake, asleep, I think of her; tossing and turning from side to side." Longing, not restlessness for its own sake.
Credit: Lyrics & concept by Jawoon · made with SUNO (paid license)
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