We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「齜牙裂嘴」, explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「齜牙裂嘴」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Show your teeth and open your mouth. Describes a fierce and ugly look.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zī yá liè zuǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ji1 nga4 lit6 jeui2
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.
