千疮百孔 (qiān chuāng bǎi) — (chengyu) riddled with problems; in a disastrous state; scarred and battered
Definition
Literally 'a thousand sores and a hundred holes': a chengyu describing something severely damaged or full of problems. Works for physical, economic, or institutional ruin — stronger than 破烂.
idiom
(chengyu) riddled with problemsin a disastrous statescarred and battered
Examples
- ，千疮百孔。Jīng guò zhàn huǒ de cuī cán, zhè zuò chéng shì zǎo yǐ qiān chuāng bǎi.After the ravages of war, this city is already riddled with problems.
- 千疮百孔，。Zhè ge guó jiā de jīng jì tǐ xì yǐ jīng qiān chuāng bǎi, xū yào chè dǐ gǎi gé.This country's economic system is in a disastrous state and needs thorough reform.
- 千疮百孔，。Tā de shēn tǐ suī rán qiān chuāng bǎi, dàn jīng shén yī rán jiān qiáng.Although his body is scarred and battered, his spirit remains strong.
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