Chinese word dictionary

摇摇欲坠

yáoyáo-yùzhuì · tottering; on the verge of collapse

Word information

Simplified摇摇欲坠
Traditional搖搖欲墜
Pinyinyáoyáo-yùzhuì
Part of speechGeneral
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 摇摇欲坠

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