改口沓舌 — “To go back on one's word”
改口沓舌 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to go back on one's word”. To retract a statement; to change one's tune. Literally, “Change mouth, retract tongue”.
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改口沓舌 Pronunciation and Pinyin
改口沓舌 Character Breakdown
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尽管他之前信誓旦旦，但面对新的情况，他不得不改口沓舌。
Although he had made a solemn promise before, faced with new circumstances, he had to go back on his word.
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What does 改口沓舌 mean?
改口沓舌 (gǎi kǒu tà shé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to go back on one's word”.
How do you pronounce 改口沓舌?
改口沓舌 is pronounced gǎi kǒu tà shé in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 改口沓舌 literally mean?
Literally, 改口沓舌 means “Change mouth, retract tongue”. It is used to mean “to go back on one's word”.
What is the Chinese definition of 改口沓舌?
重新转动舌头，改变原来的说法。