钟漏并歇 — “To be old and infirm”
钟漏并歇 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be old and infirm”. To be in a state of advanced physical decline due to old age. Literally, “Both bell and clepsydra stop”.
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钟漏并歇 Pronunciation and Pinyin
钟漏并歇 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 钟漏并歇
他已是钟漏并歇之年，行动迟缓，记忆力也大不如前了。
He is already old and frail, moving slowly, and his memory is not as good as it once was.
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Open the tool →Questions about 钟漏并歇
What does 钟漏并歇 mean?
钟漏并歇 (zhōng lòu bìng xiē) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be old and infirm”.
How do you pronounce 钟漏并歇?
钟漏并歇 is pronounced zhōng lòu bìng xiē in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 钟漏并歇 literally mean?
Literally, 钟漏并歇 means “Both bell and clepsydra stop”. It is used to mean “to be old and infirm”.
What is the Chinese definition of 钟漏并歇?
比喻年老衰残。