薪尽火灭 — “When the fuel runs out, the fire dies down”
薪尽火灭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When the fuel runs out, the fire dies down”. Metaphorically, it refers to the end of one's life, especially when one's vitality or resources are depleted. Literally, “fuel exhausted, fire extinguished”.
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What does 薪尽火灭 mean?
薪尽火灭 (xīn jǐn huǒ miè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When the fuel runs out, the fire dies down”.
How do you pronounce 薪尽火灭?
薪尽火灭 is pronounced xīn jǐn huǒ miè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 薪尽火灭 literally mean?
Literally, 薪尽火灭 means “fuel exhausted, fire extinguished”. It is used to mean “When the fuel runs out, the fire dies down”.
What is the Chinese definition of 薪尽火灭?
薪：柴火。柴草完了，火也就灭了。比喻死亡