English–Chinese
“bone-chilling” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyincì gǔ
Example
刺骨的寒风让我打了个寒颤。cì gǔ de hán fēng ràng wǒ dǎ le gè hán zhàn
The bone-chilling wind made me shiver.
How to say “bone-chilling” in Chinese
“Bone-chilling” in Chinese is 刺骨 (cì gǔ).
A forceful sensation seems to pierce through the body and reach the bones, especially cold or pain.
Example sentences with 刺骨
夜里，刺骨的寒意透进了衣服里。yè lǐ cì gǔ de hán yì tòu jìn le yī fú lǐ
At night, the bone-chilling coldness seeped through my clothes.
Tips for using 刺骨
- Chinese commonly uses this word for physical cold or pain, while English speakers may be tempted to extend similar expressions to fear or suspense.