Chinese–English

朝不保夕

zhāo bù bǎo xī · zhao bu bao xi

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

Meaning

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  1. at dawn, not sure of lasting to evening (idiom); precarious state
  2. imminent crisis
  3. living from hand to mouth

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