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凶多吉少 Meaning
凶多吉少
Learn the meaning of 凶多吉少, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 凶多吉少 means lit. everything bodes ill, no positive signs (idiom).
Meaning in English
Lit. everything bodes ill, no positive signs (idiom)
| Chinese | 凶多吉少 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | xiong1 duo1 ji2 shao3 |
| Definitions | lit. everything bodes ill, no positive signs (idiom); fig. inauspicious; everything points to disaster |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 凶多吉少 mean?
凶多吉少 means lit. everything bodes ill, no positive signs (idiom).
How do you pronounce 凶多吉少?
凶多吉少 is pronounced xiong1 duo1 ji2 shao3 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 凶多吉少 a Chinese idiom or saying?
凶多吉少 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.