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Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「風言醋語」, explained below.

The idiom 「風言醋語」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

Spread jealous slander.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fēng yán cù yǔ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fung1 yin4 chou3 yu5

Chinese idioms are limitless in number and diversity, presenting endless learning opportunities. These tools are here to help you embrace the beauty of the language.