In Chinese, the idioms "overwhelmed" and "dizzy" are both used to describe a lot of things that can't be handled.
But there are some subtle differences in their use and meaning.
Below we will elaborate on the similarities and differences between these two idioms.
1. Overwhelmed:
This idiom first appeared in "The World Speaks New Language", which is used to describe that there are too many people or things to come, and the reception cannot be handled.
Here, "responding" refers to reception and socializing, and "busy" means that there is no free time.
2. Dizzying:
This idiom first appeared in "Huainanzi Lan Yin Xun", which was originally used to describe the variety of scenes, so that people could not see it.
Later, it gradually evolved to describe the variety of things that the eye cannot see, and it is also used to describe the strong changes in the eyes that are difficult to adapt to the light.
1. Overwhelmed:
This idiom is mostly used to describe situations where there are so many things that you can't cope with them one by one, and it is mostly used to describe too many jobs, activities, things, etc., to cope with them.
For example, he has a busy schedule and has to deal with a large number of documents every day. ”
2. Dizzying:
This idiom can be used not only to describe situations where the eyes can't see, but also to describe the overwhelming of sensory responses such as hearing.
In addition, "dizzying" is often used to describe a visual sensation of a strong stimulus or beauty that makes it difficult for the human eye to adapt.
For example, the exhibition is full of dazzling exhibits. ”
1. Overwhelmed:
The semantics of this idiom are more straightforward and mainly emphasize situations that cannot be coped with due to too many things.
It expresses a busy, unmanageable state, with a certain sense of anxiety and tension.
2. Dizzying:
Although this idiom can also mean that there are many things that the eye cannot see, its semantics are more inclined to describe a visual enjoyment or stimulus.
It is often used to describe seeing something stunning and breathtaking, and it makes the eyes overwhelmed.
Therefore, this idiom carries a certain sense of pleasure and excitement.
1. Overwhelmed:
This idiom is often used in conjunction with nouns that denote work, activities, tasks, etc., emphasizing the busyness and inability to cope with things.
For example: overwhelmed with work", "overwhelmed with activities", etc.
2. Dizzying:
This idiom can be used not only with nouns that indicate scenes, objects, etc., but also with phrases that indicate feelings, states, etc., such as:
The sight is dizzying, and the sights are dizzying, and there are so many things that you can't see that you're dizzying.
1. Overwhelmed:
This idiom is more common and frequently used in Chinese mainland and Taiwan.
The meaning it expresses is deeply rooted in people's hearts and is widely used in daily communication.
2. Dizzying:
This idiom is commonly used in Chinese mainland, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese communities.
Because the visuals of the descriptions are more intuitive, they are easier to understand and accept.
Although the two idioms of overwhelming and dizzying both mean that there are many things and cannot be coped, there are certain differences in usage, semantics and feeling.
In practical use, the appropriate idiom can be selected according to the needs of the context and expression.
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