Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「切中時弊」 and its usage.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「切中時弊」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
Qie: to fit in; Zhong: to match exactly; Bi: harm. It means that the remarks made hit the nail on the head about the ills of society at that time.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qiē zhōng shí bì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chit3 jung3/jung1 si4 bai6
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.
