Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「危言聳聽」 and its explanation.
The idiom 「危言聳聽」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Alarmist: words that shock people; alarmist: to startle; alarmist: to shock the listener. It refers to deliberately saying exaggerated and scary words to make people shocked and surprised.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wēi yán sǒng tīng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngai4 yin4 sung2 teng1
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.
