一簧两舌 — “To equivocate”
一簧两舌 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to equivocate”. To speak inconsistently or contradictorily; to be duplicitous in one's statements. Literally, “One reed, two tongues”.
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一簧两舌 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一簧两舌 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 一簧两舌
他总是喜欢一簧两舌，让大家搞不清他真正的立场。
He always likes to speak with a forked tongue, making it unclear what his true stance is.
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Synonyms of 一簧两舌
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Open the tool →Questions about 一簧两舌
What does 一簧两舌 mean?
一簧两舌 (yī huáng liǎng shé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to equivocate”.
How do you pronounce 一簧两舌?
一簧两舌 is pronounced yī huáng liǎng shé in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一簧两舌 literally mean?
Literally, 一簧两舌 means “one reed, two tongues”. It is used to mean “to equivocate”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一簧两舌?
比喻胡言乱语。