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刺骨 (cì gǔ): piercing; cutting; bone-chilling; penetrating (cold)

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
piercing; cutting; bone-chilling; penetrating (cold)
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • piercing
  • cutting
  • bone-chilling
  • penetrating (cold)

Chinese explanation

  • 形容寒冷、疼痛等非常强烈,像针扎进骨头一样,让人难以忍受。常用于说冷风、寒气或疼痛刺骨。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

thorn

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Example sentences

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The winter wind is piercingly cold; we have to wear thick down jackets.

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He jumped into the piercing cold sea water and rescued the drowning child.

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A piercing pain came from the wound, and he couldn't help but cry out.

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The piercing chill of the early morning made the early risers quicken their pace.

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