耸肩曲背 — “To have stooped shoulders and a bent back”
耸肩曲背 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have stooped shoulders and a bent back”. Often describing an elderly, frail, or shabby appearance. Literally, “shrugging shoulders and bending back”.
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耸肩曲背 Pronunciation and Pinyin
耸肩曲背 Character Breakdown
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他常年辛劳，年纪轻轻就显得有些耸肩曲背，让人看着心疼。
He worked hard for many years, and even at a young age, he looked a bit stooped and bent, which made people feel sorry for him.
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What does 耸肩曲背 mean?
耸肩曲背 (sǒng jiān qū bèi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have stooped shoulders and a bent back”.
How do you pronounce 耸肩曲背?
耸肩曲背 is pronounced sǒng jiān qū bèi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 耸肩曲背 literally mean?
Literally, 耸肩曲背 means “shrugging shoulders and bending back”. It is used to mean “to have stooped shoulders and a bent back”.
What is the Chinese definition of 耸肩曲背?
耸起两肩，弯曲背脊。形容衰老或寒酸貌。