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弓影杯蛇
gōng​yǐng​bēi​shé

excessive suspicion

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Senses

弓影杯蛇 gōng​yǐng​bēi​shé excessive suspicion

mistaking the reflection of a bow in a cup for a snake; to be extremely suspicious and fearful or to be paranoid over imaginary things

References

variant 杯弓蛇影/杯弓蛇影 → 弓影杯蛇/弓影杯蛇
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