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Enjoy free Chinese learning resources from us! This series covers idioms and proverbs, which are meaningful and useful in various scenarios. Let’s explore 「智小言大」 and its usage below.

The Chinese idiom 「智小言大」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

It means having low intelligence but speaking in a loud voice.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhì xiǎo yán dà

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ji3 siu2 yin4 daai6

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.