提心吊膽 tí xīn diào dǎn

(saying) to be very scared and on edge

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

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
膽 dǎn
courage; guts; gall bladder