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不死不活
bù​sǐ​bù​huó

neither dead nor alive

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
不死不活 bù​sǐ​bù​huó
neither dead nor alive
Describes someone or something lingering in an awkward position or showing no signs of life; can also mean being kept in a state of painful suspense

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