伶牙俐齿 — “Eloquent and quick-witted, especially in speech”
伶牙俐齿 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Eloquent and quick-witted, especially in speech”. Articulate and sharp-tongued. Literally, “clever teeth and sharp mouth”.
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伶牙俐齿 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 伶líng
- 牙yá
- 俐lì
- 齿chǐ
伶牙俐齿 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 伶牙俐齿
她总是伶牙俐齿，在辩论中很少有人能胜过她。
She is always eloquent and quick-witted; few people can win against her in a debate.
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Questions about 伶牙俐齿
- What does 伶牙俐齿 mean?
- 伶牙俐齿 (líng yá lì chǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Eloquent and quick-witted, especially in speech”.
- How do you pronounce 伶牙俐齿?
- 伶牙俐齿 is pronounced líng yá lì chǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
- What does 伶牙俐齿 literally mean?
- Literally, 伶牙俐齿 means “clever teeth and sharp mouth”. It is used to mean “Eloquent and quick-witted, especially in speech”.
- What is the Chinese definition of 伶牙俐齿?
- 伶、俐：聪明，灵活。形容人机灵，很会说话。