Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「雞骨支床」. Check below for details.
Here is the Chinese idiom 「雞骨支床」, along with its meaning and how it is used.
The original meaning is to be so thin and exhausted that one lies on the bed due to excessive grief over the death of a loved one. Later it was used to illustrate filial piety during the funeral of parents. It also describes being very thin.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jī gǔ zhī chuáng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gai1 gwat1 ji1 chong4
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
