金丹换骨 — “Golden elixir transforming bones”
金丹换骨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to undergo a profound transformation or renewal, especially in one's creative or artistic abilities, reaching a much higher, enlightened state of achievement; a complete metamorphosis of talent or spirit”. Literally, “Golden elixir transforming bones”.
金丹换骨 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 金丹换骨 mean?
金丹换骨 (jīn dān huàn gǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to undergo a profound transformation or renewal, especially in one's creative or artistic abilities, reaching a much higher, enlightened state of achievement; a complete metamorphosis of talent or spirit”.
How do you pronounce 金丹换骨?
金丹换骨 is pronounced jīn dān huàn gǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 金丹换骨 literally mean?
Literally, 金丹换骨 means “Golden elixir transforming bones”. It is used to mean “to undergo a profound transformation or renewal, especially in one's creative or artistic abilities, reaching a much higher, enlightened state of achievement; a complete metamorphosis of talent or spirit”.
What is the Chinese definition of 金丹换骨?
比喻诗人创作进入了造诣极深的顿悟境界。