齿敝舌存 — “The hard and rigid perish easily”
齿敝舌存 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the hard and rigid perish easily”. While the soft and flexible often endure and survive, highlighting the importance of adaptability. Literally, “Teeth worn out, tongue remains”.
齿敝舌存 Pronunciation and Pinyin
齿敝舌存 Character Breakdown
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- chǐ齿yá牙wéi为huá猾stir up trouble with slanderous words
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What does 齿敝舌存 mean?
齿敝舌存 (chǐ bì shé cún) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the hard and rigid perish easily”.
How do you pronounce 齿敝舌存?
齿敝舌存 is pronounced chǐ bì shé cún in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 齿敝舌存 literally mean?
Literally, 齿敝舌存 means “Teeth worn out, tongue remains”. It is used to mean “the hard and rigid perish easily”.
What is the Chinese definition of 齿敝舌存?
牙齿都掉了，舌头还留存。比喻刚硬的容易折断，柔软的常能保全