刳心雕肾 — “To be profoundly and indelibly impressed or affected”
刳心雕肾 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be profoundly and indelibly impressed or affected”. Often implying a painful or extremely significant experience that leaves a lasting mark, similar to being etched in one's heart and soul. Literally, “To scoop out the heart and carve the kidneys”.
刳心雕肾 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 刳心雕肾 mean?
刳心雕肾 (kū xīn diāo shèn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be profoundly and indelibly impressed or affected”.
How do you pronounce 刳心雕肾?
刳心雕肾 is pronounced kū xīn diāo shèn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 刳心雕肾 literally mean?
Literally, 刳心雕肾 means “to scoop out the heart and carve the kidneys”. It is used to mean “to be profoundly and indelibly impressed or affected”.
What is the Chinese definition of 刳心雕肾?
犹言刻骨铭心。表示强烈的情感。