临死
临死
lín sǐ
facing death; at death's door
Traditional: 臨死
Characters in This Word
Definitions
- facing death
- at death's door
Example Sentences
Example sentences coming soon.
Related Words
前门打虎，后门打狼(qián mén dǎ hǔ , hòu mén dǎ láng)· to beat a tiger from the front door, only to have a wolf come in at the back (idiom); fig. facing one problem after another
→前门拒虎，后门进狼(qián mén jù hǔ , hòu mén jìn láng)· to beat a tiger from the front door, only to have a wolf come in at the back (idiom); fig. facing one problem after another
→死不改悔(sǐ bù gǎi huǐ)· not to repent even facing death (idiom)
→刀锯斧钺(dāo jù fǔ yuè)· knife, saw, ax and hatchet (idiom); facing torture and execution
→HSK & Exam Info
This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.