懂中文 Dong Chinese
Dictionary
Log in
  • Learn
  • Dictionary
  • Media
  • Settings
殚精极虑
dān​jīng​jí​lǜ

to rack one's brains

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 殚 殫 dān
    to exhaust
    (bound form) to use up completely; to exhaust; to drain
  2. 精 jīng nounadjective
    energy
    (bound form) vitality; spirit; drive; physical or mental energy
  3. 极 極 jí adjective
    to reach the limit
    (bound form) to reach the highest point; to exhaust or use to the full
  4. 虑 慮 lǜ verb
    to consider
    (bound form) to think over; to ponder; to plan or deliberate