枯木死灰
kū​mù​sǐ​huī

lifeless and indifferent

  • created sense approved 枯木死灰 · kū​mù​sǐ​huī · lifeless and indifferent — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    枯木死灰

    kū​mù​sǐ​huī

    lifeless and indifferent

    like dead wood and cold ashes; describing a state of extreme apathy, lack of vitality, or complete emotional detachment

    枯木 (literal) → 枯木 · kū​mù · dead tree 死灰 (literal) → 死灰 · sǐ​huī · dying embers

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  • created sense approved 枯木死灰 · kū​mù​sǐ​huī · living corpse — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    枯木死灰

    kū​mù​sǐ​huī

    living corpse

    person who has lost all interest in the world and is utterly devoid of emotion or ambition, often due to severe setbacks or deep despair

    枯木 (literal) → 枯木 · kū​mù · dead tree 死灰 (literal) → 死灰 · sǐ​huī · discouraged

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