有口无心

(有口無心)yǒu kǒu wú xīn

One's bark is worse than his bite.

Example Sentences

母亲脾气急躁,有时批评两句只是有口无心,做儿女的千万别放在心上。

mǔ qīn pí qì jí zào, yǒu shí pī píng liǎng jù zhǐ shì yǒu kǒu wú xīn, zuò ér nǚ de qiān wàn bié fàng zài xīn shàng.

My mother has a bad temper, and sometimes her criticisms are just out of words. Children, please don't take it to heart.

HaoHSK Flashcards & Audio

Save this word to your Smart Flashcards

Master vocabulary with Spaced Repetition (SRS), native pronunciation audio, and active recall practice on HaoHSK.

Mobile app coming soon to Google Play & App Store

Complete Chinese Learning & HSK Preparation Directory

Explore all Mandarin Chinese modules from beginner to advanced: Listening, Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, Characters, and HSK Mock Tests.