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结舌
jié​shé

tongue-tied

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
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
to fall silent
to be afraid or unwilling to speak up; to keep one's mouth shut