提心吊胆 tí xīn diào dǎn

DEFINITIONS

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

CHARACTERS

提 tí
HSK 3
hold in hand; lift in hand
心 xīn
HSK 3
heart; mind, intelligence; soul
吊 diào
HSK 6
condole, mourn, pity; hang
胆 dǎn
HSK 5
gall bladder; bravery, courage