Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「重厚寡言」, explained here.
Today, we explore the idiom 「重厚寡言」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
He is serious and honest, and doesn’t like to talk much.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhòng hòu guǎ yán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jung6 hau5 gwa2 yin4
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.

