转死沟壑 — “To die miserably and be abandoned in a ditch or gully”
转死沟壑 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to die miserably and be abandoned in a ditch or gully”. Often referring to a tragic end for common people during times of hardship or war. Literally, “perish in ditches and gullies”.
转死沟壑 Pronunciation and Pinyin
转死沟壑 Character Breakdown
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What does 转死沟壑 mean?
转死沟壑 (zhuǎn sǐ gōu hè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to die miserably and be abandoned in a ditch or gully”.
How do you pronounce 转死沟壑?
转死沟壑 is pronounced zhuǎn sǐ gōu hè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 转死沟壑 literally mean?
Literally, 转死沟壑 means “perish in ditches and gullies”. It is used to mean “to die miserably and be abandoned in a ditch or gully”.
What is the Chinese definition of 转死沟壑?
指弃尸于山沟水渠。