We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「評頭論足」 and its meaning below.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「評頭論足」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
Originally it meant to frivolously comment on a woman’s appearance. It is now also used to describe being extremely picky.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
píng tóu lùn zú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ping4 tau4 leun6 juk1
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.
