The tongue is not steel, yet it cuts.
舌头虽非刀剑,却可伤人。
There is a saying which goes, “The tongue is not steel yet it cuts.” To be on good terms with other people, you should never use harsh words. If you do, you will regret it because harsh words hurt other people’s feelings and the wounds they cause are hard to heal.
有句谚语说:“舌头虽非刀剑,却可伤人。”为了与别人和睦相处,你绝不该用苛刻的言词。如果你那样做,将会后悔,因为苛薄的话会伤害别人的感情,且其所造成的伤口是难以治愈的。