杞人憂天

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lit. like the man of 杞[Qi3]{gei2} who feared the sky would fall (idiom) · fig. to entertain groundless fears

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. like the man of 杞[Qi3]{gei2} who feared the sky would fall (idiom)
  2. fig. to entertain groundless fears

Written Forms

杞人憂天Traditional · Main Form
杞人忧天Alternate Form

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