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Mastering Chinese involves learning single characters, creating words, and finally, idioms. This free idiom resource introduces 「以牙還牙」, with its explanation below.

The idiom 「以牙還牙」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Fight a bite with a bite. A metaphor for hitting back tit for tat.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yǐ yá hái yá

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yi5 nga4 waan4 nga4

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.