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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「張嘴撟舌」 and its usage.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「張嘴撟舌」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

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The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhāng zuǐ jiāo shé

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jeung1 jeui2 kiu5 sit3

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.