窝儿里横 — “To be a domestic tyrant”
窝儿里横 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be a domestic tyrant”. To be imperious only within one's own family while being timid or submissive outside. Literally, “fierce in the nest”.
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窝儿里横 Pronunciation and Pinyin
窝儿里横 Character Breakdown
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他在外面总是唯唯诺诺，可一回到家就对妻子孩子窝儿里横，脾气大得很
He is always meek and submissive outside, but as soon as he gets home, he becomes a domestic tyrant towards his wife and children, having a terrible temper.
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Open the tool →Questions about 窝儿里横
What does 窝儿里横 mean?
窝儿里横 (wō ér lǐ héng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be a domestic tyrant”.
How do you pronounce 窝儿里横?
窝儿里横 is pronounced wō ér lǐ héng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 窝儿里横 literally mean?
Literally, 窝儿里横 means “fierce in the nest”. It is used to mean “to be a domestic tyrant”.
What is the Chinese definition of 窝儿里横?
只会在家里耍横发脾气。