Zhong ming lou jin signifies old age and declining strength, comparable to the late hours of the night.
钟鸣漏尽比喻年老力衰，已到晚年。
| 成语 | 钟鸣漏尽 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 晨钟已经敲呼，漏壶的水也将滴完。比喻年老力衰，已到晚年。也指深夜。 |
| 出处 | 《三国志·魏书·田豫传》：“年过七十而以居位，譬犹钟鸣漏尽而夜行不休，是罪人也。” |
| 拼音 | zhōng míng lòu jìn |
| 拼音码 | zmlj |
| 用法 | 联合式；作宾语；指深夜 |
| 英语 | be in one's declining years |
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