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畏首畏尾
wèishǒuwèiwěi
1. afraid of the head, terrified of the tail (idiom); ever fearful and nervous
2. afraid of the slightest thing

Character Breakdown

畏
wèi
fear, dread, awe, reverence
HSK 6 9 丶
首
shǒu
chief, head, leader
HSK 4 9 丶
畏
wèi
fear, dread, awe, reverence
HSK 6 9 丶
尾
wěi
tail; extremity, end; back, rear
HSK 5 7 丶

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