忽喜忽忧
hū​xǐ​hū​yōu

to fluctuate between hopes and fears

  1. 忽 hū adverb
    alternating
    Used in repeating patterns to mean "now... now..." or "sometimes... sometimes...", describing rapid alternation between states.
  2. 喜 xǐ verbnoun
    happy
    to feel happy; to be delighted; to feel pleased
  3. 忽 hū adverb
    alternating
    Used in repeating patterns to mean "now... now..." or "sometimes... sometimes...", describing rapid alternation between states.
  4. 忧 憂 yōu nounverb
    to worry
    to worry or be concerned; to feel anxious; sorrowful; sad