zhāo​xī​nán​bǎo

precarious

朝夕难保 朝夕難保 zhāo​xī​nán​bǎo
precarious
in imminent danger of being lost or falling (of territory, positions, etc.)
on the verge of death
facing imminent death due to old age or severe illness; unlikely to survive the day
to live from hand to mouth
to live precariously or in a state of extreme insecurity regarding one's livelihood or daily survival