危而不持
wēi'ér​bù​chí

unsupported peril

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    危而不持

    wēi'ér​bù​chí

    unsupported peril

    the nation is in danger but lacks support; a critical situation where no one comes to the rescue (from the Analects)

    当国家危而不持之时，唯有团结一心才能共克时艰。

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