- 寝食难安 qǐnshínán'ān extremely worriedTo be unable to eat or sleep in peace due to extreme worry or anxiety
- 寝食不安 qǐnshíbù'ān to be unable to eat or sleep peacefullyTo be unable to eat or sleep comfortably due to extreme worry or anxiety; to lose one's appetite and sleep from being deeply troubled.
- 寝食俱废 qǐnshíjùfèi to forget to eat and sleepTo be so preoccupied or worried that one forgets to eat and sleep; to lose appetite and sleep from extreme anxiety or dedication.
- 废寝食 fèiqǐnshí to neglect sleep and foodto neglect sleep and food; to be completely absorbed in a task