吊形吊影 — “To describe extreme loneliness and solitude”
吊形吊影 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe extreme loneliness and solitude”. To be all alone, with only one's shadow for company, feeling forlorn and isolated. Literally, “Lamenting one's form and shadow”.
吊形吊影 Pronunciation and Pinyin
吊形吊影 Character Breakdown
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What does 吊形吊影 mean?
吊形吊影 (diào xíng diào yǐng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe extreme loneliness and solitude”.
How do you pronounce 吊形吊影?
吊形吊影 is pronounced diào xíng diào yǐng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 吊形吊影 literally mean?
Literally, 吊形吊影 means “Lamenting one's form and shadow”. It is used to mean “to describe extreme loneliness and solitude”.
What is the Chinese definition of 吊形吊影?
犹言形影相吊。比喻孤独寂寞。