换骨脱胎 — “To be completely reformed”
换骨脱胎 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be completely reformed”. To make a thoroughgoing change; to turn over a new leaf and become a new person. Literally, “Change bones and shed mortal coil/embryo”.
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经过多年的学习和实践，他的绘画风格已经换骨脱胎，展现出全新的艺术面貌。
After years of study and practice, his painting style has undergone a complete transformation, revealing a brand new artistic outlook.
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What does 换骨脱胎 mean?
换骨脱胎 (huàn gǔ tuō tāi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be completely reformed”.
How do you pronounce 换骨脱胎?
换骨脱胎 is pronounced huàn gǔ tuō tāi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 换骨脱胎 literally mean?
Literally, 换骨脱胎 means “Change bones and shed mortal coil/embryo”. It is used to mean “to be completely reformed”.
What is the Chinese definition of 换骨脱胎?
原为道教用语。指修道者得道以后，就转凡胎为圣胎，换凡骨为仙骨。现比喻通过教育，思想得到彻底改造。