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危如朝露

wēirúzhāolù

precarious as the morning dew (idiom); fig. ephemeral and precarious nature of human existence

Character Breakdown

危
wēi
dangerous, precarious; high
HSK 4
如
rú
as, as if, like, such as, supposing
HSK 3
朝
cháo
to face; direct, facing; dynasty; morning
HSK 5
露
lù
dew; leak; bare, exposed; to reveal, to show
HSK 6

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