风凉话 — “Sarcastic or cynical comments”
风凉话 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Sarcastic or cynical comments”. Often made by someone who is not directly involved in a situation, with the intention of discouraging others or showing a lack of support. Literally, “chilly remarks”.
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风凉话 Pronunciation and Pinyin
风凉话 Character Breakdown
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他每次看到别人努力，总爱说些风凉话，真让人泄气
He always makes sarcastic and discouraging remarks whenever he sees others working hard, which is truly disheartening.
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Open the tool →Questions about 风凉话
What does 风凉话 mean?
风凉话 (fēng liáng huà) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Sarcastic or cynical comments”.
How do you pronounce 风凉话?
风凉话 is pronounced fēng liáng huà in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 风凉话 literally mean?
Literally, 风凉话 means “chilly remarks”. It is used to mean “Sarcastic or cynical comments”.
What is the Chinese definition of 风凉话?
打消别人积极性的嘲讽话。