垂危

垂危
chuíwēi

close to death

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. close to death

  2. adjective

    life-threatening (illness)

    • He was gravely ill and at death's door.

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Branches and leaves drooping down to touch the ground show the image of the character meaning to hang or droop.

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