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戳心灌髓

chuō xīn guàn suǐdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
(idiom) to strike at one's core / to deeply hurt sb
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

戳心灌髓 戳心灌髓 [chuo1 xin1 guan4 sui3] /(idiom) to strike at one's core; to deeply hurt sb/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 戳
    chuō

    to jab / to poke / to stab / (coll.) to sprain / to blunt / to fuck (vulgar) / to stand / to stand (sth) upright / stamp / seal

  • 心
    xīn

    heart / mind / intention / center / core / CL:顆|颗[kē],個|个[gè]

  • 灌
    guàn

    to irrigate / to pour / to install (software) / to record (music)

  • 髓
    suǐ

    (bound form) bone marrow / (fig.) innermost part / (botany) pith

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.