4 characters Idiom and proverb 3 517

Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「不聲不響」. Check below for details.

This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「不聲不響」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Means not speaking; not making any sound.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bù shēng bù xiǎng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 seng1 bat1 heung2

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.