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笑而不语
xiào'ér​bù​yǔ

to smile but say nothing

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 笑 xiào verb
    to smile or laugh
    to have a happy expression on one's face or make sounds expressing joy; to smile; to laugh
  2. 而 ér particleconjunction
    [adverbial linker]
    Connects an adverb-like description to the following verb to show the manner, cause, or basis of an action.
  3. 不语 不語 bù​yǔ adjectiveverb
    to not speak
    to remain silent; to say nothing or be speechless.