能言巧辩 — “Eloquent and skilled in debate”
能言巧辩 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Eloquent and skilled in debate”. Articulate and persuasive in speech. Literally, “able to speak cleverly and debate skillfully”.
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能言巧辩 Pronunciation and Pinyin
能言巧辩 Character Breakdown
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那位主持人能言巧辩，总能把气氛调动起来
That host is eloquent and articulate, always able to liven up the atmosphere.
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What does 能言巧辩 mean?
能言巧辩 (néng yán qiǎo biàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Eloquent and skilled in debate”.
How do you pronounce 能言巧辩?
能言巧辩 is pronounced néng yán qiǎo biàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 能言巧辩 literally mean?
Literally, 能言巧辩 means “able to speak cleverly and debate skillfully”. It is used to mean “Eloquent and skilled in debate”.
What is the Chinese definition of 能言巧辩?
形容能说会道，善于言辩。