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Chinese idioms like 「人微言輕」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「人微言輕」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

He has a low status and his words are not taken seriously.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

rén wēi yán qīng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yan4 mei4 yin4 heng1

Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.