- 沉默不语 chénmòbùyǔ silentto remain silent and not say a word
- 不言不语 bùyánbùyǔ to keep silentto not say a word; to remain silent
- 低头不语 dītóubùyǔ to hang one's head in silenceTo lower one's head and remain silent, often due to shyness, deep thought, or shame.
- 笑而不语 xiào'érbùyǔ to smile but say nothingTo smile without speaking; used to describe someone who maintains a mysterious or knowing silence
