心惊胆战

xīn jīng dǎn zhàn

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1. lit. heart alarmed, trembling in fear (idiom); prostrate with fear
2. scared witless

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Child Words of 心惊胆战

• 心 心 xīn: heart
• 胆 胆 dǎn: gall bladder
• 惊 惊 jīng: to startle
• 心惊 心惊 xīn jīng: fearful
• 战 战 zhàn: to fight
• 胆战 胆战 dǎn zhàn: to tremble with fear