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Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「弄口鳴舌」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Nongkou: to show off one’s smartness in argument and to make mischief; Ming: to make a sound. Gossip. Refers to using clever words to justify or stir up trouble.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
nòng kǒu míng shé
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lung6 hau2 ming4 sit3
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.
