The idiom '意马心猿' (yì mǎ xīn yuán) describes a restless mind and uncontrolled emotions, likening them to a galloping horse and a jumping monkey. It is often used to metaphorically represent an active but unruly mind.
这个成语“意马心猿”形容人心思不宁，情绪不稳，难以控制，如同奔跑的马和跳跃的猴子。它常用来比喻思想活跃但难以约束。
| 成语 | 意马心猿 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 形容心思不定，好象猴子跳、马奔跑一样控制不住。 |
| 出处 | 唐·许浑《题杜居士》诗：“机尽心猿伏，神闲意马行。” |
| 拼音 | yì mǎ xīn yuán |
| 拼音码 | ymxy |
| 近义词 | 心猿意马 |
| 用法 | 联合式；作谓语、定语；含贬义 |
| 英语 | in a capricious and jumpy wood |
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