心驚膽戰 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
驚 jīng frighten, surprise, startle
膽 dǎn gall bladder; bravery, courage
戰 zhàn war, fighting, battle