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风烛残年

fēngzhúcánnián

Traditional: 風燭殘年

one's late days / to have one foot in the grave

Character Breakdown

风
fēng
wind; air; customs, manners; news
HSK 3
烛
zhú
candle, taper; to illuminate, to shine
HSK 6
残
cán
to injure, to ruin, to spoil; cruel, oppressive, savage; disabled, incomplete
HSK 6
年
nián
year; anniversary; a person's age
HSK 1

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