不绝如缕 — “Hanging by a thread”
不绝如缕 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Hanging by a thread”. Extremely precarious or weak; barely audible or perceptible, as if about to cease. Literally, “Unbroken like a fine thread”.
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不绝如缕 Pronunciation and Pinyin
不绝如缕 Character Breakdown
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这家老字号的手工技艺，如今不绝如缕，面临失传的危险。
The traditional craftsmanship of this time-honored brand is now hanging by a thread, facing the danger of being lost.
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Open the tool →Questions about 不绝如缕
What does 不绝如缕 mean?
不绝如缕 (bù jué rú lǚ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Hanging by a thread”.
How do you pronounce 不绝如缕?
不绝如缕 is pronounced bù jué rú lǚ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不绝如缕 literally mean?
Literally, 不绝如缕 means “Unbroken like a fine thread”. It is used to mean “Hanging by a thread”.
What is the Chinese definition of 不绝如缕?
绝：断；缕：细线。多形容局面危急或声音、气息等低沉微弱、时断时续。