旦夕 dàn xī — morning and evening; in a day or two; overnight (a very short time)

旦夕
dàn xī

Characters: 旦 · 夕

Definitions

  1. morning and evening; in a day or two; overnight (a very short time)

More definitions

ExtDict

  1. 早晨和晚上，形容短时间危在旦夕｜阿母为汝求，便复在旦夕。

Examples

  • 危在旦夕，全城戒严。

    With danger imminent, the whole city was put on alert.

  • 旦夕之间，局势大变。

    Overnight, the situation changed completely.

  • 阿母为汝求，便复在旦夕。

    Mother will plead for you; it will be done in a day or two.