Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「三寸之舌」, with details below.
Today’s idiom is 「三寸之舌」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
A metaphor for eloquence and the ability to debate.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
sān cùn zhī shé
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saam1 chyun3 ji1 sit3
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.

