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We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「輕言軟語」, explained below.

The Chinese idiom 「輕言軟語」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Describes speaking softly and gently. Same as “soft words”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qīng yán ruǎn yǔ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

heng1 yin4 yun5 yu5

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.