Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「反唇相譏」 below.
The idiom 「反唇相譏」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
Retort: talk back, talk back. When being criticized, he is not convinced and instead ridicules the other party.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fǎn chún xiàng jī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
faan2 seun4 seung2 gei1
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.
