斗唇合舌 — “To engage in clever talk”
斗唇合舌 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engage in clever talk”. To show off one's eloquence or rhetorical skill.
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斗唇合舌 Pronunciation and Pinyin
斗唇合舌 Character Breakdown
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他总是喜欢在讨论中斗唇合舌，试图通过语言技巧占据上风。
He always likes to show off his rhetorical skills in discussions, trying to gain the upper hand through verbal cleverness.
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Open the tool →Questions about 斗唇合舌
What does 斗唇合舌 mean?
斗唇合舌 (dòu chún hé shé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engage in clever talk”.
How do you pronounce 斗唇合舌?
斗唇合舌 is pronounced dòu chún hé shé in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 斗唇合舌?
犹言耍嘴皮子，卖弄口才。