Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「咬文齧字」 and its usage.
Today’s idiom is 「咬文齧字」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Describes the act of overly considering words and sentences. It usually refers to focusing on words without paying attention to the spiritual essence. Same as “nitpicking”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǎo wén niè zì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngaau5 man4 ngit6 ji6
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