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The idiom being introduced now is 「雕心鷹爪」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
It is a metaphor for being cruel and vicious.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
diāo xīn yīng zhǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
diu1 sam1 ying1 jaau2
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
