How do you pronounce 甜言蜜语?

甜言蜜语 is pronounced tián yán mì yǔ in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 甜言蜜语 literally mean?

Literally, 甜言蜜语 means “Sweet words and honeyed language”. It is used to mean “Flattering and insincere words used to please, persuade, or deceive someone; sweet talk”.

Where does 甜言蜜语 come from?

甜言蜜语 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 甜言蜜语?

象蜜糖一样甜的话。比喻为了骗人而说得动听的话。

甜言蜜语 — “Sweet words and honeyed language”

甜言蜜语 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Flattering and insincere words used to please, persuade, or deceive someone; sweet talk”. Literally, “Sweet words and honeyed language”.

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甜言蜜语 Pronunciation and Pinyin

甜tián
言yán
蜜mì
语yǔ

甜言蜜语 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
甜	tián	11	sweet, pleasant, comfortable
言	yán	7	speak, say, words
蜜	mì	14	honey, sweet, nectar
语	yǔ	9	language, speech, words

Example Sentence with 甜言蜜语

她不轻易相信别人的甜言蜜语，总是保持清醒的头脑。

She doesn't easily believe others' sweet talk, always keeping a clear head.

Origin and Story of 甜言蜜语

During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, Prime Minister Li Linfu was a cunning, treacherous, and sinister man.

On the surface, he pretended to be loyal and kind, always speaking with sweet words and honeyed phrases (甜言蜜语). He often harbored malicious schemes, yet those he victimized still considered him a loyal and righteous person.

Anyone trusted by Emperor Xuanzong, he would try to curry favor with, sow discord among, and then secretly retaliate against.

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Questions about 甜言蜜语

What does 甜言蜜语 mean?: 甜言蜜语 (tián yán mì yǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Flattering and insincere words used to please, persuade, or deceive someone; sweet talk”.
How do you pronounce 甜言蜜语?: 甜言蜜语 is pronounced tián yán mì yǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 甜言蜜语 literally mean?: Literally, 甜言蜜语 means “Sweet words and honeyed language”. It is used to mean “Flattering and insincere words used to please, persuade, or deceive someone; sweet talk”.
Where does 甜言蜜语 come from?: 甜言蜜语 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 甜言蜜语?: 象蜜糖一样甜的话。比喻为了骗人而说得动听的话。

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