提心吊胆 in English ti2 xin1 diao4 dan3 Meaning

Meanings

• (saying) to be very scared and on edge

Pinyin

ti2 xin1 diao4 dan3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

提ti2to carry (hanging down from the hand) 心xin1heart 吊diao4to suspend 胆dan3gall bladder