削尖脑袋 — “To go to great lengths or exert immense effort”
削尖脑袋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to go to great lengths or exert immense effort”. Often in an undignified, opportunistic, or obsequious manner, to achieve personal gain, advancement, or favor.
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削尖脑袋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
削尖脑袋 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 削尖脑袋
为了得到这个职位，他真是削尖脑袋往上钻
To secure that position, he truly went to great lengths, even resorting to undignified means.
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Synonyms of 削尖脑袋
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- xuē削gū觚wèi为yuán圆refine character and smooth rough edges
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- xuē削zhǐ趾shì适jù屦force to conform to an inappropriate standard
- xuē削tiě铁rú如ní泥cut iron like mud
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What does 削尖脑袋 mean?
削尖脑袋 (xuē jiān nǎo dài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to go to great lengths or exert immense effort”.
How do you pronounce 削尖脑袋?
削尖脑袋 is pronounced xuē jiān nǎo dài in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 削尖脑袋?
形容一个人伪装，粉饰，拚命钻营的丑态