Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「調詞架訟」, explained here.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「調詞架訟」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Refers to instigating others to file lawsuits.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
diào cí jià sòng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
diu6 chi4 ga3/ga2 jung6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.

