撕心裂肺

sī xīn liè fèi

Dictionary entry

in unbearable anguish; agonizing

What does 撕心裂肺 mean?

撕心裂肺 (sī xīn liè fèi) has the following dictionary meaning.

1in unbearable anguish; agonizing

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撕sīto tear 心xīnheart · mind 裂lièto split · to crack 肺fèilung · CL:個|个[ge4]

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撕心裂肺

sī xīn liè fèi

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