Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「病骨支離」 below.
Today’s idiom is 「病骨支離」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Dismembered: incomplete, extended to mean haggard, weak and frail. Describes a sick person who is thin and bony, weak and powerless.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bìng gǔ zhī lí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
beng6 gwat1 ji1 lei4
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
