心惊胆战 xīn jīng dǎn zhàn

DEFINITIONS

  1. lit. heart alarmed, trembling in fear (idiom); prostrate with fear
  2. scared witless

CHARACTERS

心 xīn
HSK 3
heart; mind, intelligence; soul
惊 jīng
HSK 4
frighten, surprise, startle
胆 dǎn
HSK 5
gall bladder; bravery, courage
战 zhàn
HSK 5
war, fighting, battle