4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 491

From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「心辣手狠」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.

The Chinese idiom 「心辣手狠」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

He is cruel and ruthless. Same as “cruel and ruthless”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xīn là shǒu hěn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sam1 laat6 sau2 han2

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.