胼手胝足 in English pian2 shou3 zhi1 zu2 Meaning

Meanings

  • with callouses on hands and feet (idiomatic expression)
  • to work one's fingers to the bone

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Pinyin

pian2 shou3 zhi1 zu2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

pian2callous on hand or foot shou3hand zhi1callous zu2excessive