提心吊胆
HSK 3.0 · Level 7–9Traditional: 提心吊膽
In Mandarin Chinese, 提心吊胆 (tíxīndiàodǎn) means “on tenterhooks; anxious and fearful”. It is part of the HSK 7–9 vocabulary list in the official HSK 3.0 standard.
Meaning
- on tenterhooks
- anxious and fearful
Stroke order
Examples
- 晚上独自走路让她提心吊胆的。Walking alone at night made her feel on edge.