Precipice reining in the horse
xuán yá lè mǎ
[Explanation] Reining the horse on the edge of a high cliff. It is a metaphor for waking up and turning back in time when you are on the edge of danger. Le: Hold the reins.
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[Correct pronunciation] Le; cannot be pronounced as "lēi".
[Shape Discrimination] Le; cannot write "乐".
[Similar meaning] Reincarnate at the brink
[Antonym] Persevere
[Usage] It is often used to persuade people to wake up in time to avoid regrets. Generally used as predicates, attributives, and clauses.