鹿死不择荫 — “When facing imminent danger or extreme desperation”
鹿死不择荫 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When facing imminent danger or extreme desperation”. One loses the luxury of choice and simply seeks any means of escape or survival, without careful consideration for its suitability. Literally, “A dying deer does not choose its shade”.
鹿死不择荫 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 鹿死不择荫 mean?
鹿死不择荫 (lù sǐ bù zé yīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When facing imminent danger or extreme desperation”.
How do you pronounce 鹿死不择荫?
鹿死不择荫 is pronounced lù sǐ bù zé yīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 鹿死不择荫 literally mean?
Literally, 鹿死不择荫 means “a dying deer does not choose its shade”. It is used to mean “When facing imminent danger or extreme desperation”.
What is the Chinese definition of 鹿死不择荫?
比喻只求安身，不择处所。亦比喻情况危急，无法慎重考虑。