We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「掉三寸舌」, with its explanation below.
The idiom 「掉三寸舌」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
Drop: swing, shake. Playing with tongue. Mostly refers to lobbying.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
diào sān cùn shé
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
diu6 saam1 chyun3 sit3
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
