指雞罵狗

zi2 gai1 maa6 gau2

lit. to point at the chicken while scolding the dog (idiom) · fig. to make indirect criticisms

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to point at the chicken while scolding the dog (idiom)
  2. fig. to make indirect criticisms

Written Forms

指雞罵狗Traditional · Main Form
指鸡骂狗Alternate Form

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