口不择言 — “To blurt out whatever comes to mind”
口不择言 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to blurt out whatever comes to mind”. To speak indiscreetly or without choosing one's words carefully, often due to emotion or urgency. Literally, “mouth not choosing words”.
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口不择言 Pronunciation and Pinyin
口不择言 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 口不择言
他因为情急之下口不择言，说了一些伤害朋友感情的话。
In his haste, he blurted out some words that hurt his friend's feelings.
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What does 口不择言 mean?
口不择言 (kǒu bù zé yán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to blurt out whatever comes to mind”.
How do you pronounce 口不择言?
口不择言 is pronounced kǒu bù zé yán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 口不择言 literally mean?
Literally, 口不择言 means “mouth not choosing words”. It is used to mean “to blurt out whatever comes to mind”.
What is the Chinese definition of 口不择言?
指情急时说话不能正确用词表达或指说话随便。