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提心吊胆

tíxīndiàodǎn

Traditional: 提心吊膽

(saying) to be very scared and on edge

Character Breakdown

提
tí
to hold in the hand; to lift, to raise
HSK 3
心
xīn
heart; mind; soul
HSK 3
吊
diào
to condole, to mourn, to pity; to hang
HSK 6
胆
dǎn
gallbladder; gall, guts, courage
HSK 5

Additional Information

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