4 characters Idiom and proverb 26 02

Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「談言微中」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

Here’s the idiom 「談言微中」, with its definition and practical application described below.

Wei Zhong: subtle and to the point. Describes speech that is tactful and pertinent.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tán yán wēi zhōng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

taam4 yin4 mei4 jung1

The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.