Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「積讒糜骨」 and its usage.
Today’s idiom is 「積讒糜骨」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
It means that constant slander can destroy a person. Same as “accumulated slander will only wear you down on your bones”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jī chán mí gǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jik1 chaam4 mei4 gwat1
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.

