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池鱼幕燕 — “Fish in the pond, swallows under the curtain”

池鱼幕燕 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to people in a precarious or vulnerable situation, easily subjected to disaster or harm; those who are in an extremely dangerous position and are likely to suffer misfortune”. Literally, “Fish in the pond, swallows under the curtain”.

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池鱼幕燕 Pronunciation and Pinyin

池鱼幕燕 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
池		chí6pond, pool, or pit
鱼		yú8aquatic vertebrate with gills and fins
幕		mù13curtain, screen, act, tent
燕		yàn16swallow bird

Example Sentence with 池鱼幕燕

在动荡不安的局势中，那些无依无靠的普通民众常常如同池鱼幕燕，随时可能受到波及。
In turbulent times, ordinary people who are helpless are often like fish in a pond or swallows under a curtain, susceptible to being affected at any moment.

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Questions about 池鱼幕燕

What does 池鱼幕燕 mean?

池鱼幕燕 (chí yú mù yàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to people in a precarious or vulnerable situation, easily subjected to disaster or harm; those who are in an extremely dangerous position and are likely to suffer misfortune”.

How do you pronounce 池鱼幕燕?

池鱼幕燕 is pronounced chí yú mù yàn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 池鱼幕燕 literally mean?

Literally, 池鱼幕燕 means “Fish in the pond, swallows under the curtain”. It is used to mean “refers to people in a precarious or vulnerable situation, easily subjected to disaster or harm; those who are in an extremely dangerous position and are likely to suffer misfortune”.

What is the Chinese definition of 池鱼幕燕?

比喻处境危险极易遭殃的人。