言语高低 — “To speak indiscreetly or impolitely, often offending others”
言语高低 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to speak indiscreetly or impolitely, often offending others”. To use inappropriate language.
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言语高低 Pronunciation and Pinyin
言语高低 Character Breakdown
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他说话总是言语高低，经常无意中得罪朋友。
He always speaks indiscreetly, often unintentionally offending his friends.
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- yán言bù不ān谙diǎn典speak without classical allusions
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What does 言语高低 mean?
言语高低 (yán yǔ gāo dī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to speak indiscreetly or impolitely, often offending others”.
How do you pronounce 言语高低?
言语高低 is pronounced yán yǔ gāo dī in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 言语高低?
指说话没分寸，冲撞别人。