4 characters Idiom and proverb 24 713

We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「說好說歹」, explained below.

Introducing the idiom 「說好說歹」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

① Refers to persuasion or request in every possible way. ② Praise or criticize, comment on good or bad.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shuō hǎo shuō dǎi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

syut3 hou2 syut3 daai2

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.