溘先朝露 kè xiān zhāo lù

life is short; die suddenly or early

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. the morning dew will swiftly dissipate (idiom); fig. ephemeral and precarious nature of human existence

Characters

Character Meaning
溘 kè
suddenly
先 xiān HSK 1
first; in advance; early
朝 zhāo HSK 5
towards; facing; dynasty
露 lù HSK 6
to show; to reveal; to expose