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For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「咂嘴弄唇」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.

Expressing surprise or embarrassment.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zā zuǐ nòng chún

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jaap3 jeui2 lung6 seun4

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.