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提心吊胆

提心吊膽
tí xīn diào dǎnHSK 7

提心吊胆 (tí xīn diào dǎn) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishto be extremely anxious (lit. to have one's heart lifted and gallbladder hanging)

    • EX
      走在没有路灯的深夜胡同里，她总是提心吊胆的。

      Walking through an unlit alley late at night always makes her nervous.

    • EX
      考试成绩出来以前，我一直提心吊胆。

      I was on edge the whole time before the exam results came out.