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The featured idiom 「街談巷諺」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
People’s discussions in the streets and alleys. Refers to public opinion. Same as “street talk”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiē tán xiàng yàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gaai1 taam4 hong6/hong2 yin6
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
