Chinese idioms like 「睚眥必報」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.
This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「睚眥必報」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.
Ya Zi: glaring when angry, metaphorically refers to very small hatred. Even the smallest grudge, like a glare in the eye, must be avenged. A metaphor for having a very narrow mind.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yá zì bì bào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngaai4 ji6 bit1 bou3
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
