以为口实 — “To provide material for criticism or ridicule”
以为口实 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to provide material for criticism or ridicule”. To give others a handle to criticize or make fun of. Literally, “To take as a talking point”.
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以为口实 Pronunciation and Pinyin
以为口实 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 以为口实
他对待工作的态度常常被人诟病，很容易就被别人以为口实。
His attitude towards work is often criticized, and it easily provides others with material for gossip.
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Open the tool →Questions about 以为口实
What does 以为口实 mean?
以为口实 (yǐ wéi kǒu shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to provide material for criticism or ridicule”.
How do you pronounce 以为口实?
以为口实 is pronounced yǐ wéi kǒu shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 以为口实 literally mean?
Literally, 以为口实 means “to take as a talking point”. It is used to mean “to provide material for criticism or ridicule”.
What is the Chinese definition of 以为口实?
口实：话柄。作为谈话的资料。指作为指责、攻击或嘲笑的话柄