巧言令色 qiǎoyánlìngsè to be glib and ingratiating Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 巧言 qiǎoyán deceitful talk cunning or deceitful talk; words that sound pleasant but are insincere or dishonest令色 lìngsè fawning look A fawning or flattering facial expression used to please others; often used in the phrase 巧言令色 qiǎoyánlìngsè
