Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「挑毛揀刺」 and its usage.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「挑毛揀刺」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Deliberately finding faults.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tiāo máo jiǎn cì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tiu1 mou1/mou4 gaan2 chi3
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
