Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「撩蜂吃螫」 for better learning.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「撩蜂吃螫」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
It’s like provoking bees and scratching scorpions. A metaphor for offending evil people and bringing disaster upon oneself.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
liáo fēng chī shì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
liu1/liu4 fung1 hek3 sik1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
