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朝不保夕
zhāobùbǎoxī
1. at dawn, not sure of lasting to evening (idiom); precarious state
2. imminent crisis
3. living from hand to mouth

Character Breakdown

朝
cháo
to face; direct, facing; dynasty; morning
HSK 5 12 丶
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1 4 丶
保
bǎo
to safeguard, to protect, to defend, to care for
HSK 4 9 丶
夕
xī
evening, night, dusk; slanted
HSK 5 3 丶

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