嚼齿穿龈 — “To gnash one's teeth so hard as to pierce the gums”
嚼齿穿龈 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to gnash one's teeth so hard as to pierce the gums”. To grit one's teeth in extreme anger or hatred, indicating intense fury or deep-seated resentment. Literally, “Gnash teeth pierce gums”.
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Origin and Story of 嚼齿穿龈
During the Tang Dynasty, General Zhang Xun defended Suiyang and was respectfully known as "Zhang Suiyang."
He was valiant in battle and skilled at leadership.
During his campaign against the An Lushan Rebellion, he often shouted loudly to boost morale.
At one mobilization meeting, he was so impassioned that he gnashed his teeth until his gums were pierced.
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What does 嚼齿穿龈 mean?
嚼齿穿龈 (jiáo chǐ chuān yín) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to gnash one's teeth so hard as to pierce the gums”.
How do you pronounce 嚼齿穿龈?
嚼齿穿龈 is pronounced jiáo chǐ chuān yín in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 嚼齿穿龈 literally mean?
Literally, 嚼齿穿龈 means “Gnash teeth pierce gums”. It is used to mean “to gnash one's teeth so hard as to pierce the gums”.
Where does 嚼齿穿龈 come from?
嚼齿穿龈 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 嚼齿穿龈?
齿：牙齿。穿：咬破。龈：牙龈。紧咬牙齿，竟咬破了牙龈。形容对敌人恨之入骨。