Describes a situation that, once started, becomes impossible to stop or manage

a thousand pounds hanging by a single hair; used to describe a situation that is extremely critical or perilous

(idiom) literally pulling a single hair makes the whole body move; used to describe how a tiny change in one part can impact the entire situation or system

A standardized government-issued receipt used primarily in Taiwan for financial transactions and tax compliance; it also serves as a ticket for a national lottery. Often referred to simply as [[发票|發票|fa1 piao4]].

To be impossible to halt or control something once it has begun.

Literally meaning to hang a heavy weight by a single hair; used to describe a situation of extreme danger or a critical moment. Same as [[千钧一发|千鈞一髮|qian1 jun1 yi1 fa4]].

at the critical moment; at a point where a situation is hanging by a thread