寅忧夕惕 — “To be constantly worried and on high alert”
寅忧夕惕 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be constantly worried and on high alert”. Worrying day and night, especially due to heavy responsibilities. Literally, “Worry in the morning, be vigilant in the evening”.
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What does 寅忧夕惕 mean?
寅忧夕惕 (yín yōu xī tì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be constantly worried and on high alert”.
How do you pronounce 寅忧夕惕?
寅忧夕惕 is pronounced yín yōu xī tì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 寅忧夕惕 literally mean?
Literally, 寅忧夕惕 means “Worry in the morning, be vigilant in the evening”. It is used to mean “to be constantly worried and on high alert”.
What is the Chinese definition of 寅忧夕惕?
寅：寅时，泛指早晨；惕：担心。多指执政者忧心忡忡，早晚提心吊胆