荆棘铜驼 — “A scene of desolation and ruin”
荆棘铜驼 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a scene of desolation and ruin”. A once prosperous place now overgrown with thorns, symbolizing devastation and decline. Literally, “thorns and bronze camel”.
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荆棘铜驼 Pronunciation and Pinyin
荆棘铜驼 Character Breakdown
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这座古老的庄园，经过多年的荒废，如今已是荆棘铜驼，令人不胜唏嘘。
After years of neglect, this ancient manor has become a scene of desolation, overgrown with thorns and ruins, evoking endless sighs.
Idioms Related to 荆棘铜驼
More idioms starting with 荆
- jīng荆rén人shè涉yōng澭Rigidly adhere to old rules
- jīng荆tiān天jí棘dì地Full of difficulties and obstacles
- jīng荆shān山zhī之yù玉a priceless treasure
- jīng荆jí棘cóng丛shēng生full of obstacles and difficulties
- jīng荆jí棘sè塞tú途a thorny path ahead
- jīng荆jí棘mǎn满tú途a path full of hardships
- jīng荆jí棘zài载tú途a path full of difficulties
- jīng荆zhēn榛mǎn满mù目overgrown with thorns, a desolate scene
- jīng荆bǐ笔yáng杨bǎn板powerful officials monopolize authority
- jīng荆héng衡qǐ杞zǐ梓Outstanding talents from the southern regions
- jīng荆chāi钗bù布ǎo袄plainly dressed, humble, or poor
- jīng荆chāi钗bù布qún裙simple and humble attire
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Open the tool →Questions about 荆棘铜驼
What does 荆棘铜驼 mean?
荆棘铜驼 (jīng jí tóng tuó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a scene of desolation and ruin”.
How do you pronounce 荆棘铜驼?
荆棘铜驼 is pronounced jīng jí tóng tuó in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 荆棘铜驼 literally mean?
Literally, 荆棘铜驼 means “thorns and bronze camel”. It is used to mean “a scene of desolation and ruin”.
What is the Chinese definition of 荆棘铜驼?
铜驼：铜制的骆驼，古代置于宫门外。形容国土沦陷后残破的景象。