「吊頸都要抖下氣 / 吊頸都要唞下氣」
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Individual Character Meaning: |
吊 to hang; to suspend 頸 neck 都 all, also; too; also; all; still; already 要 to want; important; crucial; is going to; to demand; to desire; to need; to ask; to be determined to; should 抖 to rest; to tremble; to get some rest; to take a break; to touch 下 down; time (e.g. one time, two times); below 氣 air; to get angry; to be enraged; electricity; electronic signal; gas; spirit; morale; breath |
Part of Speech: | expression |
Explanation: |
to snatch a bit of leisure from a busy life; literally: to take a breath even if one is hanging oneself
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