Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「直言不諱」, with details below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「直言不諱」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
Taboo: to avoid, to conceal. Speak frankly and without restraint.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhí yán bù huì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jik6 yin4 bat1 wai5
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
