Candidate expression
九死一生 Meaning
九死一生
Learn the meaning of 九死一生, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 九死一生 means nine deaths and still alive (idiom); a narrow escape.
Meaning in English
Nine deaths and still alive (idiom); a narrow escape
| Chinese | 九死一生 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | jiu3 si3 yi1 sheng1 |
| Definitions | nine deaths and still alive (idiom); a narrow escape; new lease of life |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 九死一生 mean?
九死一生 means nine deaths and still alive (idiom); a narrow escape.
How do you pronounce 九死一生?
九死一生 is pronounced jiu3 si3 yi1 sheng1 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 九死一生 a Chinese idiom or saying?
九死一生 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.