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lit. carved in bones and engraved in the heart (idiom) · fig. etched in one's memory · unforgettable

刻骨铭心
kè gǔ míng xīn
k+è·4th toneg+ǔ·3rd tonem+íng·2nd tonex+īn·1st tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to keep in mind constantly (idiom)念念不忘niàn niàn bù wànglit. etched into one's heart and bones (idiom) · fig. etched in one's memory; remembered with gratitude as long as one lives铭心刻骨míng xīn kè gǔto remember · to bear in mind · to learn by heart记住jì zhuprofound · deep · deep-going深刻shēn kèengraved in one's heart and carved in one's bones (idiom); to remember a benefactor as long as one lives · undying gratitude铭心镂骨míng xīn lòu gǔ
Antonyms
flickering light and passing shadows (idiom) · blurred scenery · cursory · superficial浮光掠影fú guāng lu:è yǐngephemeral (idiom)过眼烟云guò yǎn yān yún
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