Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「蛇蠍心腸」 below.
Today, we explore the idiom 「蛇蠍心腸」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Scorpion: A venomous spider. Describes a cruel heart.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shé xiē xīn cháng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
se4 hit3/kit3 sam1 cheung4
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
