骨瘦如柴

gǔshòurúchái ㄍㄨˇ ㄕㄡˋ ㄖㄨˊ ㄔㄞˊ

    • as thin as a match emaciated

      idiom

Character by character

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms 近义词

Antonyms 反义词

Telling them apart

骨瘦如柴 only describes extreme thinness, as thin as sticks, usually from malnutrition. 面黄肌瘦 also mentions a sallow complexion, and suggests long illness or poor nourishment.

Sources