hyut3 juk6 zi1 keoi1血肉之軀血肉之躯
Jyutpinghyut3 juk6 zi1 keoi1
Yalehyut yuhk jī kēui
Definition
A body of flesh and blood; human body, often implying human vulnerability.
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How it's used
This idiom emphasizes the physical limitations and vulnerability of human beings when faced with extreme hardship or danger. It is frequently invoked to highlight the absurdity of expecting someone to perform superhuman feats or withstand physical trauma. The tone is often one of sympathy or a rhetorical reminder of human fragility.
Examples
Humans are mortal after all, how can one endure so many all-nighters?
He is not made of flesh and blood, how could he possibly feel pain?
Related words
Common phrases
the limitations of mortal flesh
not made of flesh and blood
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal biological description, but it is almost exclusively used in a figurative sense to contrast human frailty against machines, supernatural beings, or impossible expectations.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
