转于沟壑 — “To die and be left unburied in a desolate place”
转于沟壑 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to die and be left unburied in a desolate place”. To perish tragically in a ditch or gully far from home. Literally, “Wander in gullies and ravines”.
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转于沟壑 Pronunciation and Pinyin
转于沟壑 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 转于沟壑
他一生漂泊，最终无人收敛，转于沟壑，令人唏嘘
He drifted his entire life, and ultimately, no one was there to collect his remains, perishing in a desolate gully, which is truly regrettable.
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Open the tool →Questions about 转于沟壑
What does 转于沟壑 mean?
转于沟壑 (zhuǎn yú gōu hè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to die and be left unburied in a desolate place”.
How do you pronounce 转于沟壑?
转于沟壑 is pronounced zhuǎn yú gōu hè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 转于沟壑 literally mean?
Literally, 转于沟壑 means “Wander in gullies and ravines”. It is used to mean “to die and be left unburied in a desolate place”.
What is the Chinese definition of 转于沟壑?
转：辗转；壑：山沟。辗转他乡，弃尸于山沟水渠