lín​wēi

to face danger

  • created sense approved 临危/臨危 · lín​wēi · to face danger — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    临危 / 臨危

    lín​wēi

    to face danger

    To find oneself in a situation of peril or deadly danger; often used in formal phrases about remaining calm or taking a mission when in danger.

    lín​wéi

    临 (literal) → 临/臨 · lín · to face 危 (literal) → 危 · wēi · dangerous

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  • created sense approved 临危/臨危 · lín​wēi · on one's deathbed — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    临危 / 臨危

    lín​wēi

    on one's deathbed

    To be close to death from illness or injury; specifically used when referring to a person's final moments or last words.

    lín​wéi

    临 (literal) → 临/臨 · lín · just before 危 (literal) → 危 · wēi · dying

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