4 characters Idiom and proverb 28 507

Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「點頭咂嘴」 for better learning.

This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「點頭咂嘴」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Express agreement and appreciation.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

diǎn tóu zā zuǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

dim2 tau4 jaap3 jeui2

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.