Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「嗤之以鼻」 and its usage.
The idiom 「嗤之以鼻」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
Sneer: to ridicule. Sneer with your nose. Expressing contempt.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chī zhī yǐ bí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chi1 ji1 yi5 bei6
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