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临危

lín wēi
Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. dying (from illness)
  2. 2. facing death
  3. 3. on one's deathbed

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Words Containing 临危

临危受命
lín wēi shòu mìng

(idiom) to take on a leadership role at a time of crisis

临危授命
lín wēi shòu mìng

to sacrifice one's life in a crisis

Child Words of 临危

临
lín

to face

危
wēi

danger