炊骨爨骸 — “To burn bones for fuel and cook skulls for food”
炊骨爨骸 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to burn bones for fuel and cook skulls for food”. Describing a state of extreme famine and desperation, often during a siege or military campaign, where all provisions are exhausted. Literally, “cook bones, cook skulls”.
炊骨爨骸 Pronunciation and Pinyin
炊骨爨骸 Character Breakdown
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What does 炊骨爨骸 mean?
炊骨爨骸 (chuī gǔ cuàn hái) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to burn bones for fuel and cook skulls for food”.
How do you pronounce 炊骨爨骸?
炊骨爨骸 is pronounced chuī gǔ cuàn hái in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 炊骨爨骸 literally mean?
Literally, 炊骨爨骸 means “cook bones, cook skulls”. It is used to mean “to burn bones for fuel and cook skulls for food”.
What is the Chinese definition of 炊骨爨骸?
指军队没有粮食，只好拿人马的骨骸来做饭