自身難保
zì​shēn​nán​bǎo

unable even to fend for oneself

  • created sense approved 自身难保/自身難保 · zì​shēn​nán​bǎo · unable even to fend for oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自身难保 / 自身難保

    zì​shēn​nán​bǎo

    unable even to fend for oneself

    powerless to save or defend oneself; helpless; often used to describe someone who is in a difficult situation and has no capacity to help others

    自身 (literal) → 自身 · zì​shēn · oneself 难保 (literal) → 难保/難保 · nán​bǎo · difficult to protect

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