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(idiom) to answer back sarcastically; to retort

反唇相讥
fǎn chún xiāng jī
f+ǎn·3rd tonech+ún·2nd tonex+iāng·1st tonej+ī·1st tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to satirize · to ridicule · to mock讥讽jī fěngsarcastic comments (idiom) · to make sarcastic comments冷言冷语lěng yán lěng yǔ
Antonyms
agape and tongue-tied (idiom); at a loss for words · gaping and speechless张口结舌zhāng kǒu jié shéto be left speechless · unable to respond无言以对wú yán yǐ duì
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