提心吊胆 tí xīn diào dǎn

(saying) to be very scared and on edge

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 17201st word

Definitions

  1. 1. (saying) to be very scared and on edge

Characters

Character Meaning
提 tí HSK 3
to mention; to raise (an issue); to put forward
心 xīn HSK 3
heart; mind; intention
吊 diào HSK 6
to hang up; to suspend; to condole with
胆 dǎn HSK 5
courage; guts; gall bladder