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Chinese idioms like 「搖頭稾腦」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「搖頭稾腦」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

The head shook back and forth. It is often used to describe a self-satisfied and self-righteous attitude.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yáo tóu gǎo nǎo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yiu4 tau4 gou2 nou5

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.