瘦骨嶙峋 — “Bony and emaciated”
瘦骨嶙峋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “bony and emaciated”. Gaunt and cadaverous, with bones protruding distinctly. Literally, “thin bones protruding”.
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瘦骨嶙峋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 瘦shòu
- 骨gǔ
- 嶙lín
- 峋xún
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Example Sentence with 瘦骨嶙峋
大病一场后，他变得瘦骨嶙峋，让人看了心疼
After a serious illness, he became bony and emaciated, which was heartbreaking to see.
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Questions about 瘦骨嶙峋
- What does 瘦骨嶙峋 mean?
- 瘦骨嶙峋 (shòu gǔ lín xún) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “bony and emaciated”.
- How do you pronounce 瘦骨嶙峋?
- 瘦骨嶙峋 is pronounced shòu gǔ lín xún in Mandarin Chinese.
- What does 瘦骨嶙峋 literally mean?
- Literally, 瘦骨嶙峋 means “thin bones protruding”. It is used to mean “bony and emaciated”.
- What is the Chinese definition of 瘦骨嶙峋?
- 形容人或动物消瘦露骨。