We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「尖言冷語」, explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「尖言冷語」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Refers to harsh words.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiān yán lěng yǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jim1 yin4 laang5 yu5
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
