Definition
刻骨铭心 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'engraved on the bones and inscribed on the heart'. It describes something so deeply felt that it leaves an unforgettable impression — often used for profound gratitude, enduring love, or painful memories. Unlike the English gloss 'deep-felt gratitude', this idiom is broader in emotional scope.
n.
unforgettabledeeply engraved in one's heart (idiom)often describes profound gratitudeloveor painful memories
Examples
- 刻骨铭心。Tā duì wǒ de bāngzhù ràng wǒ kè gū.His help to me left an unforgettable impression on my heart.
- 刻骨铭心。Nà duàn kè gū de àiqíng jīnglì tā yǒngyuǎn wàng bù liǎo.That unforgettable love story he will never forget.
- 刻骨铭心。Zhè fèn kè gū de chóuhèn cáng zài xīndǐ hěn duō nián.This deeply engraved hatred was hidden in the heart for many years.
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