流汗浃背 — “Sweat soaks the back”
流汗浃背 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sweat profusely, soaking one's back, often indicating physical exertion or extreme heat; also, to be extremely ashamed or uneasy”. Literally, “sweat soaks the back”.
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What does 流汗浃背 mean?
流汗浃背 (liú hàn jiā bèi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sweat profusely, soaking one's back, often indicating physical exertion or extreme heat; also, to be extremely ashamed or uneasy”.
How do you pronounce 流汗浃背?
流汗浃背 is pronounced liú hàn jiā bèi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 流汗浃背 literally mean?
Literally, 流汗浃背 means “sweat soaks the back”. It is used to mean “to sweat profusely, soaking one's back, often indicating physical exertion or extreme heat; also, to be extremely ashamed or uneasy”.
What is the Chinese definition of 流汗浃背?
①形容出汗多，湿透了背上的衣服。②形容惭愧不安之极。