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岌岌可危 (jí jí kě wēi)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

In a very precarious or dangerous situation; on the verge of collapse or disaster.

Definition (中文解释)

岌岌山高陡峭,就要倒下的样子。形容非常危险,快要倾覆或灭亡。

Derivation (典故出处)

《孟子·万章下》于斯是也,天下殆哉,岌岌乎!”

Example (造句示例)

The company was in a precarious financial position, teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.