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 「正言厲顏」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「正言厲顏」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
The words were solemn and the expression was serious. Same as “speaking sternly and seriously”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhèng yán lì yán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeng3/jing3 yin4 lai6 ngaan4
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
