Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「徒托空言」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「徒托空言」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
It’s useless to pin your hopes on empty words. It means just talking without putting it into practice.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tú tuō kōng yán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tou4 tok3 hung1 yin4
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
