结舌杜口 — “To be struck dumb or speechless”
结舌杜口 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be struck dumb or speechless”. To be tongue-tied and unable to utter a word, often due to fear, awe, or profound shock. Literally, “tongue-tied and sealed mouth”.
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结舌杜口 Pronunciation and Pinyin
结舌杜口 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 结舌杜口
面对突如其来的变故，他吓得结舌杜口，一句话也说不出来。
Faced with the sudden turn of events, he was so scared that he became tongue-tied and couldn't utter a single word.
Idioms Related to 结舌杜口
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Open the tool →Questions about 结舌杜口
What does 结舌杜口 mean?
结舌杜口 (jié shé dù kǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be struck dumb or speechless”.
How do you pronounce 结舌杜口?
结舌杜口 is pronounced jié shé dù kǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 结舌杜口 literally mean?
Literally, 结舌杜口 means “tongue-tied and sealed mouth”. It is used to mean “to be struck dumb or speechless”.
What is the Chinese definition of 结舌杜口?
结舌：舌头像打了结子，动弹不得。杜：堵塞。保持缄默，闭口不言。形容因恐惧而不敢说话。