履薄临深 — “To be in an extremely perilous situation”
履薄临深 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be in an extremely perilous situation”. Necessitating great caution and attentiveness, similar to treading on thin ice or standing on the brink of a chasm. Literally, “treading on thin ice, approaching a deep chasm”.
履薄临深 Pronunciation and Pinyin
履薄临深 Character Breakdown
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What does 履薄临深 mean?
履薄临深 (lǚ bó lín shēn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be in an extremely perilous situation”.
How do you pronounce 履薄临深?
履薄临深 is pronounced lǚ bó lín shēn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 履薄临深 literally mean?
Literally, 履薄临深 means “treading on thin ice, approaching a deep chasm”. It is used to mean “to be in an extremely perilous situation”.
What is the Chinese definition of 履薄临深?
比喻身处险境，必须十分谨慎。