4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 354

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「抓破臉皮」, with its explanation below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「抓破臉皮」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

A metaphor for a broken relationship and an open quarrel.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhuā pò liǎn pí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jaau2 po3 lim5 pei4

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