金人之缄 — “To keep silent due to apprehension, scruples, or considerations”
金人之缄 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to keep silent due to apprehension, scruples, or considerations”. To hold one's tongue because of reservations. Literally, “The seal of the bronze man”.
金人之缄 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 金人之缄 mean?
金人之缄 (jīn rén zhī jiān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to keep silent due to apprehension, scruples, or considerations”.
How do you pronounce 金人之缄?
金人之缄 is pronounced jīn rén zhī jiān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 金人之缄 literally mean?
Literally, 金人之缄 means “the seal of the bronze man”. It is used to mean “to keep silent due to apprehension, scruples, or considerations”.
What is the Chinese definition of 金人之缄?
比喻因有顾虑而闭口不说话。