深入骨髓

shēnrùgǔsuǐ

idiom

Meanings

1 to penetrate to the marrow
2 deeply ingrained; to the core

Characters

Examples

他对那件事的怨恨已经深入骨髓。

Tā duì nà jiàn shì de yuànhèn yǐjīng shēnrù gǔsuǐ.

His resentment over that incident has seeped into his bones.

这种观念在民间深入骨髓。

Zhè zhǒng guānniàn zài mínjiān shēnrù gǔsuǐ.

This notion is deeply ingrained in popular culture.

Tips

usage

Used for feelings (hatred, fear, love) or beliefs that run as deep as possible. Often pairs with negative emotions like 仇恨 or 恐惧.

Stroke Order

深 shēn

入 rù

骨 gǔ

髓 suǐ