鋌而走險 tǐng ér zǒu xiǎn

to take a risk out of desperation (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to take a risk out of desperation (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
鋌 tǐng
ingot; walk fast; big arrow
而 ér HSK 3
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
走 zǒu HSK 2
to go; to walk; to leave
險 xiǎn
dangerous; danger; rugged