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如坐针毡
如坐針氈
rúzuòzhēnzhān
1. lit. as if sitting on pins and needles
2. fig. to be in an uncomfortable situation

Character Breakdown

如
rú
as, as if, like, such as, supposing
HSK 3 6 丶
坐
zuò
seat; to sit; to ride, to travel by
HSK 1 7 丶
针
zhēn
needle, pin, tack; acupuncture
HSK 4 7 丶
毡
zhān
felt; rug, carpet
9 丶

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