In a state of desperation
In Chinese, the Pinyin is Q ì J í B à is à ng, which means very desolate or angry. It's the same as "in a hurry and in a bad mood.". From midnight by Mao Dun.
The origin of Idioms
Mao Dun's "Midnight" 15: "Gui Changlin's face is painted, and he runs here in desperation."
In a state of desperation
it is unlucky to be born at such a time - shēng bù féng chén
have a well-deserved reputation - míng bù xū chuán
forsake heresy and return to the truth - gǎi xié guī zhèng