Definition
刺骨 (cì gǔ) literally means 'pierce the bone' and is used for extreme cold (wind, water) that feels like it cuts into your bones. Unlike 尖锐 (jiān ruì), which describes sharp edges or piercing sounds, 刺骨 is only for cold. While 冰天雪地 (bīng tiān-xuě dì) describes a scene of ice and snow, 刺骨 emphasizes the body's painful sensation.
verb
(of cold) piercingbone-chillingbitterly cold
Examples
- 刺骨，。Běifāng de dōngtiān hánfēng cì gǔ, chūmén yídìng yào dài shǒutào.In northern winters, the wind is bone-chilling, and you must wear gloves when going out.
- 刺骨，。Hú lǐ de shuǐ bīnglěng cì gǔ, méi rén gǎn xiàqù yóuyǒng.The lake water is freezing cold – no one dares to go swimming.
- 刺骨，。Qīngchén de wēndù cì gǔ, tā guǒ jǐn le wàitào kuàibù zǒu qù chēzhàn.The morning temperature was biting cold; he wrapped his coat tightly and hurried to the station.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.