脫皮

tyut3 pei4

(of paint etc) to peel off; to flake off · (of an insect or snake etc) to molt · (of skin) to peel off due to hard labor, blistering or sunburn etc

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. (of paint etc) to peel off; to flake off
  2. (of an insect or snake etc) to molt
  3. (of skin) to peel off due to hard labor, blistering or sunburn etc
  4. (fig.) to go through a grueling experience

Written Forms

脫皮Traditional · Main Form
脱皮Alternate Form

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