罄山采木 — “To exploit resources ruthlessly and exhaustively”
罄山采木 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to exploit resources ruthlessly and exhaustively”. To engage in cruel and excessive exploitation, leaving nothing behind. Literally, “Empty mountains by cutting all trees; exhaust mountains by logging wood”.
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What does 罄山采木 mean?
罄山采木 (qìng shān cǎi mù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to exploit resources ruthlessly and exhaustively”.
How do you pronounce 罄山采木?
罄山采木 is pronounced qìng shān cǎi mù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 罄山采木 literally mean?
Literally, 罄山采木 means “Empty mountains by cutting all trees; exhaust mountains by logging wood”. It is used to mean “to exploit resources ruthlessly and exhaustively”.
What is the Chinese definition of 罄山采木?
罄：完，尽。把山上的树木全部采光。比喻残酷剥削