cyun3 cou2 bat1 sang1寸草不生
Jyutpingcyun3 cou2 bat1 sang1
Yalechyun chóu bāt sāng
Definition
Barren and lifeless; a state where not even a blade of grass can grow.
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How it's used
This idiom is primarily used to describe extreme environmental devastation or barren, inhospitable landscapes. While it literally refers to a lack of vegetation, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe areas affected by severe pollution, war, or natural disasters. It carries a heavy, serious tone and is rarely used in casual lighthearted conversation.
Examples
That place is so desolate that nothing grows there, who would live there?
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