Chinese

cìgǔ
Meaning: biting cold; piercing to the bone
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

外面的寒風簡直刺骨。
外面的寒风简直刺骨。
The cold wind outside is simply piercing to the bone.
寒風刺骨,路上的行人都裹緊了衣服。
The cold wind was biting, and all the pedestrians on the road wrapped themselves tightly in their clothes.
你只穿一件薄衫,恐怕無法抵擋外頭刺骨的寒風。
You are only wearing a thin shirt; I'm afraid you can't withstand the piercing cold wind outside.
凜冽的寒風吹在臉上,讓人感到刺骨。
The piercing cold wind blew on my face, making me feel chilled to the bone.

Usage Notes

Describes extreme cold that feels like it penetrates the bones. Can also describe deep hatred.

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