We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「岌岌可危」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「岌岌可危」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Jiji: The mountain is so high and steep that it looks like it is about to fall down. Describes something that is extremely dangerous and about to collapse or perish.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jí jí kě wēi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
kap1/ngap6 kap1/ngap6 ho2 ngai4
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
