Chinese idioms like 「捉雞罵狗」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「捉雞罵狗」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
It’s like speaking indirectly about someone else’s fault. A metaphor for scolding one person on the surface but actually scolding that person.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhuō jī mà gǒu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
juk1 gai1 ma6 gau2
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.
