钟鸣漏尽 — “Describes a state of old age and declining health”
钟鸣漏尽 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a state of old age and declining health”. Metaphorically like the end of the day marked by the last bell and a drained water clock. It signifies that one is in their twilight years, with strength and vitality waning. It can also refer to late night. Literally, “Bells toll, water clock drains”.
钟鸣漏尽 Pronunciation and Pinyin
钟鸣漏尽 Character Breakdown
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What does 钟鸣漏尽 mean?
钟鸣漏尽 (zhōng míng lòu jìn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a state of old age and declining health”.
How do you pronounce 钟鸣漏尽?
钟鸣漏尽 is pronounced zhōng míng lòu jìn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 钟鸣漏尽 literally mean?
Literally, 钟鸣漏尽 means “Bells toll, water clock drains”. It is used to mean “describes a state of old age and declining health”.
What is the Chinese definition of 钟鸣漏尽?
漏：滴漏，古代计时器。晨钟已经敲呼，漏壶的水也将滴完。比喻年老力衰，已到晚年。也指深夜。