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張嘴結舌
zhāng​zuǐ​jié​shé

at a loss for words

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 张嘴 張嘴 zhāng​zuǐ verb + noun
    to open one's mouth
    to open the mouth, often as a precursor to speaking or singing; to gape
  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