Improve your Chinese by studying idioms. Here’s one we’re introducing: 「讒口鑠金」.

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Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「讒口鑠金」, with more below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「讒口鑠金」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Slander can melt metal and stone. It speaks out the seriousness of slanderous words that denigrate the virtuous and the capable.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chán kǒu shuò jīn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chaam4 hau2 seuk3 gam1

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.

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Improve your Chinese by studying idioms. Here’s one we’re introducing: 「讒口鑠金」.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「讒口鑠金」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

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Let’s dive into the idiom 「讒口鑠金」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

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