青口白舌 — “To speak carelessly and without discretion”
青口白舌 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to speak carelessly and without discretion”. Often saying things that are taboo or offensive.
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青口白舌 Pronunciation and Pinyin
青口白舌 Character Breakdown
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他总是青口白舌，在不合适的场合说些不该说的话，结果常常让人尴尬。
He always speaks indiscreetly, saying inappropriate things at unsuitable times, which often leads to awkward situations.
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What does 青口白舌 mean?
青口白舌 (qīng kǒu bái shé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to speak carelessly and without discretion”.
How do you pronounce 青口白舌?
青口白舌 is pronounced qīng kǒu bái shé in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 青口白舌?
指说话不知轻重，触犯忌讳。