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We want to help you study Chinese for free! This series spotlights idioms and proverbs, known for their meaning and use. Learn about 「尖嘴猴腮」 below.

The Chinese idiom 「尖嘴猴腮」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Used to describe a person with an ugly and vulgar appearance.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiān zuǐ hóu sāi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jim1 jeui2 hau4 soi1

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