百足之虫，死而不僵 — “Even when a powerful entity or family seems to decline”
百足之虫，死而不僵 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Even when a powerful entity or family seems to decline”. Its deep-rooted influence and strong foundation often ensure its lingering presence and resistance to complete collapse. Literally, “A centipede, though dead, does not stiffen”.
百足之虫，死而不僵 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 百足之虫，死而不僵 mean?
百足之虫，死而不僵 (bǎi zú zhī chóng ， sǐ ér bù jiāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Even when a powerful entity or family seems to decline”.
How do you pronounce 百足之虫，死而不僵?
百足之虫，死而不僵 is pronounced bǎi zú zhī chóng ， sǐ ér bù jiāng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 百足之虫，死而不僵 literally mean?
Literally, 百足之虫，死而不僵 means “a centipede, though dead, does not stiffen”. It is used to mean “Even when a powerful entity or family seems to decline”.
What is the Chinese definition of 百足之虫，死而不僵?
百足：虫名，又名马陆或马蚿，有十二环节，切断后仍能蠕动。比喻势家豪族，虽已衰败，但因势力大，基础厚，还不致完全破产。