We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「以大惡細」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The featured idiom 「以大惡細」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
To accuse someone of a minor fault with a major crime.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐ dà è xì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 daai6 ok3 sai3
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.

