空口无凭 — “Mere words are no proof”
空口无凭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Mere words are no proof”. Words alone carry no weight without evidence. Literally, “empty mouth no proof”.
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空口无凭 Pronunciation and Pinyin
空口无凭 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 空口无凭
你说的这些事情，空口无凭，我们需要看到实际的合同和文件才能确认。
What you've said about these matters is mere words with no proof; we need to see the actual contract and documents to confirm.
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Synonyms of 空口无凭
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Open the tool →Questions about 空口无凭
What does 空口无凭 mean?
空口无凭 (kōng kǒu wú píng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Mere words are no proof”.
How do you pronounce 空口无凭?
空口无凭 is pronounced kōng kǒu wú píng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 空口无凭 literally mean?
Literally, 空口无凭 means “empty mouth no proof”. It is used to mean “Mere words are no proof”.
What is the Chinese definition of 空口无凭?
单凭嘴说而没有什么作为凭据。只要用实物来证明。