畏首畏尾

wèi shǒu wèi wěi

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Definitions

1. afraid of the head, terrified of the tail (idiom); ever fearful and nervous
2. afraid of the slightest thing

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Child Words of 畏首畏尾

• 首 首 shǒu: head
• 尾 尾 wěi: tail
• 尾 尾 yǐ: horse's tail
• 畏 畏 wèi: to fear