朝乾夕惕
zhāo qián xī tì · cautious and diligent all day long (idiom)
Character breakdown
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How to learn 朝乾夕惕
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abbr. for 朝鮮|朝鲜[Chao2 xian3] Korea; imperial or royal court; government; dynasty; reign of a sovereign or emperor; court or assembly held by a sovereign or emperor; to make a pilgrimage to; facing; towards
除夕chúxīlunar New Year's Eve
朝代cháodàidynasty; reign (of a king)
警惕jǐngtìto be on the alert; vigilant; alert; on guard; to warn
前夕qiánxīeve; the day before
王朝wángcháodynasty