张嘴结舌 — “To be dumbfounded or speechless”
张嘴结舌 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be dumbfounded or speechless”. Often due to shock, astonishment, fear, or being at a loss for words. Literally, “Gape and be tongue-tied”.
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张嘴结舌 Pronunciation and Pinyin
张嘴结舌 Character Breakdown
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听到这个突如其来的好消息，他惊喜得张嘴结舌，半天没反应过来
Upon hearing the sudden good news, he was so astonished that he was left gaping and speechless, unable to react for a long time.
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What does 张嘴结舌 mean?
张嘴结舌 (zhāng zuǐ jié shé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be dumbfounded or speechless”.
How do you pronounce 张嘴结舌?
张嘴结舌 is pronounced zhāng zuǐ jié shé in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 张嘴结舌 literally mean?
Literally, 张嘴结舌 means “Gape and be tongue-tied”. It is used to mean “to be dumbfounded or speechless”.
What is the Chinese definition of 张嘴结舌?
张着嘴说不出话来。形容理屈词穷、害怕或惊愕