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张口结舌
zhāng​kǒu​jié​shé

at a loss for words

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 张口 張口 zhāng​kǒu
    to gape
    To be open-mouthed with astonishment or at a loss for words.
  2. 结舌 結舌 jié​shé
    tongue-tied
    to be at a loss for words or unable to speak, especially out of surprise, fear, or embarrassment