张嘴结舌 | dumbfounded and speechless

zhāng张zuǐ嘴jié结shé舌

To be dumbfounded or speechless, often due to shock, astonishment, fear, or being at a loss for words.

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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