鸱鸮弄舌 — “Refers to a despicable person sowing discord”
鸱鸮弄舌 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a despicable person sowing discord”. Spreading rumors, or making mischievous remarks to cause trouble or assert their influence. Literally, “Owl wagging its tongue”.
鸱鸮弄舌 Pronunciation and Pinyin
鸱鸮弄舌 Character Breakdown
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What does 鸱鸮弄舌 mean?
鸱鸮弄舌 (chī xiāo nòng shé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a despicable person sowing discord”.
How do you pronounce 鸱鸮弄舌?
鸱鸮弄舌 is pronounced chī xiāo nòng shé in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 鸱鸮弄舌 literally mean?
Literally, 鸱鸮弄舌 means “Owl wagging its tongue”. It is used to mean “refers to a despicable person sowing discord”.
What is the Chinese definition of 鸱鸮弄舌?
鸱鸮：猫头鹰一类的鸟，比喻小人。鸱鸮卖弄口舌。比喻小人拨弄是非，得以逞强。