镂冰雕朽 — “To toil in vain”
镂冰雕朽 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to toil in vain”. To make a fruitless effort. Literally, “engrave ice and rotten wood”.
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镂冰雕朽 Pronunciation and Pinyin
镂冰雕朽 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 镂冰雕朽
如果只是盲目地修改，而不理解核心问题，那无异于镂冰雕朽，最终也解决不了根本问题。
If you merely make blind modifications without understanding the core problem, it's akin to toiling in vain, and you will ultimately fail to address the root issue.
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Synonyms of 镂冰雕朽
More idioms starting with 镂
- lòu镂bīng冰zhú劚xuě雪ingenious and exquisite conception
- lòu镂bīng冰zhǔ斸xuě雪conceive with exquisite ingenuity
- lòu镂bīng冰chuī炊lì砾futile and pointless efforts
- lòu镂bīng冰diāo雕qióng琼exceptionally clear and elegant style
- lòu镂xīn心kè刻gǔ骨deeply grateful and unforgettable
- lòu镂xīn心ǒu呕xuè血conceive with painstaking effort
- lòu镂xīn心shù鉥gān肝devote oneself to painstaking research
- lòu镂yuè月cái裁yún云Craft with exquisite skill
- lòu镂yù玉cái裁bīng冰To create with great artistry and refinement
- lòu镂guǐ簋zhū朱fú绂live in luxury and splendor
- lòu镂gān肝shù鉥shèn肾to meticulously and painstakingly study
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Open the tool →Questions about 镂冰雕朽
What does 镂冰雕朽 mean?
镂冰雕朽 (lòu bīng diāo xiǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to toil in vain”.
How do you pronounce 镂冰雕朽?
镂冰雕朽 is pronounced lòu bīng diāo xiǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 镂冰雕朽 literally mean?
Literally, 镂冰雕朽 means “engrave ice and rotten wood”. It is used to mean “to toil in vain”.
What is the Chinese definition of 镂冰雕朽?
镂、雕：雕刻。雕刻冰块和朽木。比喻劳而无功。