巢焚原燎 — “Utter devastation and ruin”
巢焚原燎 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Utter devastation and ruin”. Typically referring to the catastrophic aftermath of a fierce conflict or disaster. Literally, “Nests burned, plains ablaze”.
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巢焚原燎 Pronunciation and Pinyin
巢焚原燎 Character Breakdown
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这场森林大火来势汹汹，所到之处巢焚原燎，令人触目惊心。
This fierce forest fire left utter devastation in its wake, a truly shocking sight.
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What does 巢焚原燎 mean?
巢焚原燎 (cháo fén yuán liáo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Utter devastation and ruin”.
How do you pronounce 巢焚原燎?
巢焚原燎 is pronounced cháo fén yuán liáo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 巢焚原燎 literally mean?
Literally, 巢焚原燎 means “Nests burned, plains ablaze”. It is used to mean “Utter devastation and ruin”.
What is the Chinese definition of 巢焚原燎?
极言战祸惨烈。