We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「赤舌燒城」, explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「赤舌燒城」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Red: fiery red. The red tongue is like fire, enough to burn down a city. It is a metaphor that slanderous or divisive words are very hurtful to people.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chì shé shāo chéng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chek3 sit3 siu1 sing4
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.
