| 释义 |
日薄西山 | rì bó xī shān | The sun is approaching (setting) on the western hills. (literal) • One’s days are numbered. • The sands are running out. • Not to be long for this world. • Sinking fast. [同义] 行将就木 On one’s last legs. [源] 李密·陈情表：“今刘日薄西山，气息奄奄，人命危浅，朝不虑夕。” |