涸思干虑 — “To rack one's brains”
涸思干虑 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to rack one's brains”. To ponder deeply and exhaustively; to think painstakingly. Literally, “Dried up thoughts and exhausted deliberations”.
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为了完成这项创新项目，团队成员们常常涸思干虑，希望能找到最佳方案。
To complete this innovative project, the team members often racked their brains, hoping to find the optimal solution.
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What does 涸思干虑 mean?
涸思干虑 (hé sī gān lǜ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to rack one's brains”.
How do you pronounce 涸思干虑?
涸思干虑 is pronounced hé sī gān lǜ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 涸思干虑 literally mean?
Literally, 涸思干虑 means “Dried up thoughts and exhausted deliberations”. It is used to mean “to rack one's brains”.
What is the Chinese definition of 涸思干虑?
犹言绞尽脑汁。