Definition
This idiom is used to express that verbal insults or criticisms will not cause any real harm or emotional distress to the person being targeted.
言语伤害不了我。
Children might say, 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me,' when teasing each other during playtime.
孩子们在玩耍时互相取笑时可能会说：『棍棒和石头可能会打断我的骨头，但言语永远伤害不了我。』
She brushed off the nasty criticism, muttering to herself, 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.'
她对那些恶意的批评不以为然，自言自语道：『棍棒和石头可能会打断我的骨头，但言语永远伤害不了我。』
Despite the attempts to verbally belittle him, he calmly responded, 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.'
尽管有人试图用言语贬低他，他仍然平静地回应：『棍棒和石头可能会打断我的骨头，但言语永远伤害不了我。』