To express extreme grief and lamentation; to wail and beat one's breast in sorrow.
听到孩子失踪的噩耗，母亲椎天抢地，几乎昏厥过去
Upon hearing the devastating news of her child's disappearance, the mother wailed and beat her breast in sorrow, almost fainting.
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To express extreme grief and lamentation; to wail and beat one's breast in sorrow.