4 characters Idiom and proverb 2 535

We want to help you study Chinese for free! This series spotlights idioms and proverbs, known for their meaning and use. Learn about 「口出不遜」 below.

Here is the Chinese idiom 「口出不遜」, along with its meaning and how it is used.

Xun: humble. Speak very immodestly. Describes arrogance.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

kǒu chū bù xùn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

hau2 cheut1 bat1 seun3

Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.