拙嘴笨舌 — “Awkward or clumsy in speech”
拙嘴笨舌 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Awkward or clumsy in speech”. Inarticulate; tongue-tied.
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拙嘴笨舌 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 拙zhuō
- 嘴zuǐ
- 笨bèn
- 舌shé
拙嘴笨舌 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 拙嘴笨舌
他为人诚恳，却拙嘴笨舌，常常词不达意，因此在演讲时有些紧张。
He is sincere but awkward in speech, often failing to express himself clearly, thus feeling a bit nervous when giving a presentation.
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Questions about 拙嘴笨舌
- What does 拙嘴笨舌 mean?
- 拙嘴笨舌 (zhuō zuǐ bèn shé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Awkward or clumsy in speech”.
- How do you pronounce 拙嘴笨舌?
- 拙嘴笨舌 is pronounced zhuō zuǐ bèn shé in Mandarin Chinese.
- What is the Chinese definition of 拙嘴笨舌?
- 拙：笨。嘴舌笨拙，形容不善于讲话。