冷言冷语 (lěng yán lěng yǔ) — sarcastic remarks, ironic comments (idiom)
Definition
An idiom for saying hurtful things in a cold, mocking tone — sarcastic or cutting remarks. Slightly more literary than the everyday phrase 风凉话.
idiom
sarcastic remarksironic comments (idiom)
Examples
- 冷言冷语，。Tā zǒng shì duì bié rén lěng yán lěng yǔ, ràng rén hěn bù shū fu.He always makes sarcastic remarks to others, making people very uncomfortable.
- 冷言冷语，。Tīng dào nà xiē lěng yán lěng yǔ, tā xīn lǐ hěn nán guò.Hearing those sarcastic remarks, she felt very sad.
- 冷言冷语，。Miàn duì lěng yán lěng yǔ, tā xuǎn zé bǎo chí chén mò.Facing sarcastic remarks, he chose to remain silent.
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