dào
xuán

literary
technical

Meaning of 倒悬

倒悬 means to hang upside down (literally); to be in extreme hardship or a critical situation (figuratively). Pronounced dào xuán.

  • to hang upside down (literally)
  • to be in extreme hardship or a critical situation (figuratively)

Definitions & Examples

rén
yǒu
yòng
dào
xuán
zhī
xíng
 

Ancient people used the punishment of hanging upside down.

Biān
bái
tiān
dào
xuán
zài
dòng
xué
xiū
xi
 

Bats rest by hanging upside down in caves during the day.