created sense approved 刻骨 · kègǔ · deeply engraved — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
刻骨
kègǔ
deeply engraved
deeply felt and unforgettable; ingrained or deep-rooted like something carved into the bones
刻 (literal) → 刻 · kè · to carve 骨 (literal) → 骨 · gǔ · bone
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created sense approved 刻骨 · kègǔ · to wrack one's brains — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
刻骨
kègǔ
to wrack one's brains
(literary) to use one's mental energy to the utmost, especially when searching for the right words in poetry or writing
刻 (literal) → 刻 · kè · to carve 骨 (literal) → 骨 · gǔ · bone
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created sense approved 刻骨 · kègǔ · cruel — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
刻骨
kègǔ
cruel
(literary) describes laws or punishments that are harsh and cruel
刻 (literal) → 刻 · kè · cruel 骨 (literal) → 骨 · gǔ · bone
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