4 characters Idiom and proverb 24 893

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 「遣詞措意」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Introducing the idiom 「遣詞措意」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

Refers to the words and ideas used when writing or speaking. Same as “choice of words and expression of meaning”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qiǎn cí cuò yì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

hin2 chi4 chou3 yi3

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.