求生不得 — “To be in an utterly desperate and hopeless situation”
求生不得 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be in an utterly desperate and hopeless situation”. Experiencing profound misery and no escape, where one is unable to find a way to live. Literally, “Unable to find a way to survive; cannot obtain life”.
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What does 求生不得 mean?
求生不得 (qiú shēng bù dé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be in an utterly desperate and hopeless situation”.
How do you pronounce 求生不得?
求生不得 is pronounced qiú shēng bù dé in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 求生不得 literally mean?
Literally, 求生不得 means “Unable to find a way to survive; cannot obtain life”. It is used to mean “to be in an utterly desperate and hopeless situation”.
What is the Chinese definition of 求生不得?
想活活不了。形容处境十分艰难