yǒu​kǒu​nán​yán

unable to speak one's mind

有口难言 有口難言 yǒu​kǒu​nán​yán
unable to speak one's mind
to have something on one's mind but find it difficult or awkward to speak out, whether due to fear, embarrassment, or being unable to vindicate oneself

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Movie subtitles
0.030 per million appears in 0% of films
Written text
0.092 per million

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