转喉触讳 — “To accidentally or inadvertently offend by one's words or writings”
转喉触讳 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to accidentally or inadvertently offend by one's words or writings”. Often by touching upon sensitive or taboo subjects. Literally, “turn throat, touch taboo”.
转喉触讳 Pronunciation and Pinyin
转喉触讳 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 转喉触讳
What does 转喉触讳 mean?
转喉触讳 (zhuǎn hóu chù huì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to accidentally or inadvertently offend by one's words or writings”.
How do you pronounce 转喉触讳?
转喉触讳 is pronounced zhuǎn hóu chù huì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 转喉触讳 literally mean?
Literally, 转喉触讳 means “turn throat, touch taboo”. It is used to mean “to accidentally or inadvertently offend by one's words or writings”.
What is the Chinese definition of 转喉触讳?
指一说话或一写文章就触犯忌讳。