缄舌闭口 — “Keep silent”
缄舌闭口 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “keep silent”. Hold one's tongue; refrain from speaking. Literally, “seal tongue, close mouth”.
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面对大家的疑问，他选择了缄舌闭口，不愿多说。
Faced with everyone's questions, he chose to keep silent and was unwilling to say more.
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What does 缄舌闭口 mean?
缄舌闭口 (jiān shé bì kǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “keep silent”.
How do you pronounce 缄舌闭口?
缄舌闭口 is pronounced jiān shé bì kǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 缄舌闭口 literally mean?
Literally, 缄舌闭口 means “seal tongue, close mouth”. It is used to mean “keep silent”.
What is the Chinese definition of 缄舌闭口?
缄舌：闭着嘴。闭着嘴不说话