話中有刺

huàzhōngyǒucì

(there are) hidden barbs in one's words; have a sting in the tail; sarcastic remark

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hua4 zhong1 you3 ci4

hidden barbs in one's words, hostile subtext

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話中有刺|话中有刺 [huà zhōng yǒu cì] ► hidden barbs in one's words ► hostile subtext